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Notes07/29/2019
Carlitos01
327 Reviews
Carlitos01
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Ten years after - an old Dior scent comes alive
I was a big fan of Dior Homme Cologne 2007. I prefer it to both the 2005 and 2011 EDTs, and rank it on a pair with Dior Homme Intense. Four years ago, I tried to replace an empty bottle (no! I didn't have a backup) but the fragrance had been discontinued and was nowhere to be purchased. I end up buying the citrusy version from 2013 but I don't like it and do not use it. But in September of 2018...
I bought and use Aguas Masculinas - N°3 Seducción Magnética by Victorio & Lucchino almost since one year ago and like it very much. A couple of Parfumo pals, Elysium and Darkbeat, have it and praise it a lot as well. Someone close to me bought it recently and became an addict of it. Today I spent quite sometime discussing this fragrance with three Parfumo coleagues. All of us had similar thoughts about the Victorio & Lucchino EDC.
I claimed from the start that Aguas Masculinas - N°3 was very similar to the unfortunately discontinued Dior gem, the Homme Cologne from 2007 (no! no! no!... forget the lemony version from 2013).
Are they really similar? Can this unexpensive gem make me forget the almost market vanished Dior Homme Cologne from 2007?
Opening and Heart - both open with very nice citrus, some cardamom and very heavy lipsticky iris.
Bottom and drydown - both develop reasonably heavy vetiver and patchouli notes with cocoa and resinous accords.
Top, heart and bottom, have very similar blending with similar notes. Seducción Magnética does not seem to be behind Dior's 2007 EDC in what concerns quality and performance as well.
Let's look at some objective rating. How does Seducción Magnética (V) and Homme Cologne 2007 (D) compare with each other through scoring:
______________________(V)___________(D)__________________________________________________________
Scent opening............8.0.................8.0
Scent Dry Down.........9.0.................9.0
Longevity (h) ..............6.0.................6.0 (V: 6h with 3 sprays; D: 6h with 3 sprays)
Sillage (ft)....................6.0.................6.5 (V: 4~5 ft sillage /1h projection; D: 5 ft /1.5h)
Versatility....................9.0.................9.0 (both above average for fresh EDC fragrances)
Usability......................9.0.................9.0 (Literally everywhere except cold outdoors)
Compliments..............8.0.................8.0 (Both scents attract compliments)
Uniqueness.................7.5.................8.5 (V may be considered a clone of D, and both of Dior Homme 2005)
Quality.........................9.0.................9.5 (quite high in both cases)
Presentation...............7.0.................9.0 (a matter of opinion)
Price...........................10.0.................6.0 (V: €10 /150ml; D: €100 /100ml)
______________________(V)___________(D)__________________________________________________________
Average:................8.05/10.0.........8,05/10.0
between 7 and 8 => above average;
between 8 and 9 => recommended;
equal or bigger than 9 => don't miss it;
Opinion on this match:
Both fragrances are very similar, both are very good and provide a similar satisfaction. We are in presence of EDCs, so naturaly the performance is not so high as in similar EDTs . Both are fresh and highly versatile perfumes. Value for money is quite low for the Dior fragrance and quite high for the Victorio & Lucchino EDC. The final choice only depends on your purse, and if you are lucky enough to find a sample of Dior's 2007 fragrance on sale anywhere. The Dior bottle is very nice and does make a difference.
Recommended? I recommend both fragrances but pose that question to your wallet first as the Dior fragrance costs at least 10X more.
Blind buy worthy? Yes for the Victorio & Lucchino EDC as it costs €10.0.
Final conclusion: You love Dior EDC 2007 but are not able to purchase it due to sheer unavailability... Well, Aguas Masculinas - N°3 Seducción Magnética by Victorio & Lucchino does totally the job, it's inexpensive and easy to find.
Music: Marilyn Monroe - "Happy Birthday Mr President"
Below tags refer to both fragrances.
I bought and use Aguas Masculinas - N°3 Seducción Magnética by Victorio & Lucchino almost since one year ago and like it very much. A couple of Parfumo pals, Elysium and Darkbeat, have it and praise it a lot as well. Someone close to me bought it recently and became an addict of it. Today I spent quite sometime discussing this fragrance with three Parfumo coleagues. All of us had similar thoughts about the Victorio & Lucchino EDC.
I claimed from the start that Aguas Masculinas - N°3 was very similar to the unfortunately discontinued Dior gem, the Homme Cologne from 2007 (no! no! no!... forget the lemony version from 2013).
Are they really similar? Can this unexpensive gem make me forget the almost market vanished Dior Homme Cologne from 2007?
Opening and Heart - both open with very nice citrus, some cardamom and very heavy lipsticky iris.
Bottom and drydown - both develop reasonably heavy vetiver and patchouli notes with cocoa and resinous accords.
Top, heart and bottom, have very similar blending with similar notes. Seducción Magnética does not seem to be behind Dior's 2007 EDC in what concerns quality and performance as well.
Let's look at some objective rating. How does Seducción Magnética (V) and Homme Cologne 2007 (D) compare with each other through scoring:
______________________(V)___________(D)__________________________________________________________
Scent opening............8.0.................8.0
Scent Dry Down.........9.0.................9.0
Longevity (h) ..............6.0.................6.0 (V: 6h with 3 sprays; D: 6h with 3 sprays)
Sillage (ft)....................6.0.................6.5 (V: 4~5 ft sillage /1h projection; D: 5 ft /1.5h)
Versatility....................9.0.................9.0 (both above average for fresh EDC fragrances)
Usability......................9.0.................9.0 (Literally everywhere except cold outdoors)
Compliments..............8.0.................8.0 (Both scents attract compliments)
Uniqueness.................7.5.................8.5 (V may be considered a clone of D, and both of Dior Homme 2005)
Quality.........................9.0.................9.5 (quite high in both cases)
Presentation...............7.0.................9.0 (a matter of opinion)
Price...........................10.0.................6.0 (V: €10 /150ml; D: €100 /100ml)
______________________(V)___________(D)__________________________________________________________
Average:................8.05/10.0.........8,05/10.0
between 7 and 8 => above average;
between 8 and 9 => recommended;
equal or bigger than 9 => don't miss it;
Opinion on this match:
Both fragrances are very similar, both are very good and provide a similar satisfaction. We are in presence of EDCs, so naturaly the performance is not so high as in similar EDTs . Both are fresh and highly versatile perfumes. Value for money is quite low for the Dior fragrance and quite high for the Victorio & Lucchino EDC. The final choice only depends on your purse, and if you are lucky enough to find a sample of Dior's 2007 fragrance on sale anywhere. The Dior bottle is very nice and does make a difference.
Recommended? I recommend both fragrances but pose that question to your wallet first as the Dior fragrance costs at least 10X more.
Blind buy worthy? Yes for the Victorio & Lucchino EDC as it costs €10.0.
Final conclusion: You love Dior EDC 2007 but are not able to purchase it due to sheer unavailability... Well, Aguas Masculinas - N°3 Seducción Magnética by Victorio & Lucchino does totally the job, it's inexpensive and easy to find.
Music: Marilyn Monroe - "Happy Birthday Mr President"
Below tags refer to both fragrances.
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