Side-by-side comparison of Malabar 2017 by House of Hautt and Dior Homme by Dior
House of Hautt
Dior
| Attribute | Malabar 2017 | Dior Homme |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | House of Hautt | Dior |
| Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Rating | 4.24 | 4.42 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | masculine |
| Total Notes | 12 | 9 |
75 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
5.5
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The 2025 Dior Homme Parfum receives polarized opinions driven less by the fragrance's actual quality and more by resentment over replacing the iconic 2014 original. While some genuinely enjoy its warm, dark, and comforting profile without excessive sweetness, longtime fans view it as a generic, mass-market cash grab lacking the originality and sophistication of its predecessor. The fragrance's reception would likely be significantly more positive if released under a different name.