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Jules (2016)
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Jules (2016) by Dior is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men. Jules (2016) was launched in 2016. Top notes are Galbanum and Herbal Notes; middle notes are Cyclamen, Hedione and Black Pepper; base notes are Fir, Leather and Cedar. In 2016, Dior brings back its iconic fragrance Jules to the European market (namely Russia), the second masculine perfume of this house. Jules, whose name comes from the French slang for seducer / lover, was developed by perfumer Jean Martel in 1980, more than 10 years after the first masculine fragrance Eau Sauvage. The advertising campaign involved the illustrations from artist Rene Gruau, and one of the slogans read as "Strong and gentle". The composition of the 2016 release offers green top notes of Iranian galbanum mixed with herbs. Indian black pepper, the best example of its kind, forms the intensive heart of the perfume, together with floral accents of cyclamen and hedione. Refined and noble American cedar oil and leather round the composition in the base. The fragrance is available as a 100 ml Eau de Toilette at a price of around 70 Euros.
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Best Season
89%
Win
91%
Spr
37%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
94%
Day
68%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
369 votes
4.33
Love it
20656%
Like it
11631%
OK
164%
Dislike
257%
Hate it
62%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 12 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Jules is a divisive fragrance with a devoted but small following. While the green and aromatic qualities are praised when it performs well, inconsistent skin chemistry and projection issues frustrate many wearers. The newer reformulated version is considered neutered compared to the original, disappointing collectors of the classic.
Strengths
- Beautiful green and aromatic character when it performs well
- Interesting galbanum note that stands out
- Good evolution and longevity in the right conditions
- Unique chypre structure with depth
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent performance and projection on skin
- Can smell like urinal cake or overly chemical at times
- Reformulated version lacks intensity of original
- Requires specific temperature ranges to perform optimally
Best for
Cooler weather wearVintage fragrance collectorsThose who appreciate green herbaceous scentsNiche fragrance enthusiasts
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
