Dior Homme Original: released in 2021, iris, aromatic and earthy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Dior Homme Original dupe we found is Zara Imperial Purple — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Dior Homme Original dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Dior Homme Original | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Imperial Purple | 88% | about $20* (−79%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Dossier Woody Sage | 88% | about $30* (−68%) | 5h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense | 87% | about $30* (−68%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Futura La Homme | 85% | about $30* (−68%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara Night Pour Homme V | 82% | about $20 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
A rich iris and soft leather blend that captures the powdery, woody elegance of Dior Homme Original.
It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with Dior Homme Original, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 348 community ratings.
Offers a refined presentation of iris paired with warm cardamom and cedarwood, highly reminiscent of Dior Homme Original.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Dior Homme Original, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 252 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, powdery iris and smooth wooden backdrop characteristic of the Dior Homme signature.
It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with Dior Homme Original, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 492 community ratings.
Combines powdery iris with aromatic sage and warm woods, offering a similar sophisticated floral-woody feel to Dior Homme Original.
It shares its iris, aromatic and powdery accords with Dior Homme Original, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 335 community ratings.
Features a soft, earthy iris and warm vanilla note that echoes the smooth, powdery charm of Dior Homme Original.
It shares its aromatic and powdery accords with Dior Homme Original, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 168 community ratings.
Zara Imperial Purple, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Dior Homme Original.
Armaf Futura La Homme, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Dior Homme Original.
Zara Imperial Purple, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Imperial Purple saves you about $110 a year against Dior Homme Original. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Futura La Homme comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Dior Homme Original notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.