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Dior Homme 2005 vs Blue Titanium

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 3,861 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Homme 2005 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Dior Homme 2005

    Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Blue Titanium

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dior Homme 20056/7
Blue Titanium1/7
Ratings & consensus
Dior Homme 2005
Community sentiment
Dior Homme 2005
Longevity
Dior Homme 2005
Sillage & projection
Dior Homme 2005
Value for money
Dior Homme 2005
Versatility
Blue Titanium
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dior Homme 2005

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Dior Homme 2005Dior
Blue TitaniumZilli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.41/ 5 · 3,815 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 48%Had 12%Want 41%
Category winnerDior Homme 2005Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
59%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

3,815 votes

26%Love
33%Like
22%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerDior Homme 2005Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityDior Homme 2005

SillageDior Homme 2005

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value47
Category winnerDior Homme 2005Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
cacao69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
patchouli84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
iris61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderBergamotSage
Heart
IrisCacaoAmberCardamom
Base
LeatherTahitian VetiverPatchouli
Top
BergamotCardamomSage
Heart
African GeraniumIris
Base
PatchouliTobacco
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Iris and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer89
Fall89
Winter63
Day100
Night87
Category winnerBlue TitaniumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men74
Unisex22
Women3
Men85
Unisex9
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#355

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched2005

Reviews205

Overall rank#18,942

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDior Homme 2005Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Homme 2005 starts with an aromatic blast of crisp bergamot, fresh lavender, and herbal sage. Almost immediately, the famous powdery iris takes the spotlight, offering a smooth texture similar to fine cosmetic powder. As the scent warms up on your skin, the floral heart combines with dry baker cocoa and warm green…

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Blue Titanium by Zilli opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fresh cardamom that quickly settles into a smoother, powdery heart. Perfumer Delphine Lebeau pairs African geranium with iris in the middle, giving the scent a clean yet slightly floral core that feels airy on skin. As it warms through the afternoon, eart…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dior Homme 2005 or Blue Titanium?

Dior Homme 2005 takes 6 of 7 categories. Dior Homme 2005 is rated 4.41/5 from 3,815 votes; Blue Titanium is rated 3.59/5 from 46 votes. Choose Dior Homme 2005 for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Blue Titanium for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Homme 2005 or Blue Titanium?

Dior Homme 2005 lasts longest (Dior Homme 2005 70/100, Blue Titanium 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Homme 2005 or Blue Titanium?

Dior Homme 2005 projects furthest (Dior Homme 2005 60/100, Blue Titanium 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Homme 2005 and Blue Titanium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Iris and Cardamom.

Is Dior Homme 2005 or Blue Titanium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Titanium is the stronger pick. For winter, Dior Homme 2005 is the stronger pick. Blue Titanium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dior Homme 2005 and Blue Titanium?

Dior Homme 2005 has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Iris, Cacao, Amber and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Tahitian Vetiver and Patchouli. Blue Titanium has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Sage, heart notes of African Geranium and Iris, a base of Patchouli and Tobacco.

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