Malabar 2017 vs Dior Homme

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.