Jules (2016)

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• georgequeue

  August 26, 2016

  

  Jules by Dior fascinated me almost obsessively in 2010; I bought two minis three years later. The fascination returned when I learned it was relaunched; it will be my early Christmas gift. It’s excellent, very Kouros-style but with different notes (Jules has lavender and basil, Kouros doesn’t). In my opinion, it’s 70% Kouros + 30% Halston Z-14, making it less versatile, though both are heavyweights among the aromatic fougères of the 80s that made history. I hope to get this olfactory icon soon, which I’ve never seen in my country (except the minis), and that its distribution isn’t limited to Europe. Cheers.

• MIQUELEMG

  September 30, 2017

  

  I was gifted this perfume and didn’t know the original, so I can’t compare. It’s very masculine and classic, in the best sense. The opening is powerful: Persian violet and intense herbal notes of fir, resembling a classic green cologne. Then it mellows in favor of natural leather, and I detect jasmine. The dry down is soapy, masculine, warm, and pleasant. It recalls classics from the 80s, basically its predecessor, but stands out for its naturalness and balance. Bravo to Dior for reissuing a classic worthily. Very good longevity and moderate to heavy projection if over-applied. I encourage Gucci to do the same and put an end to the endless search of Envy or Gucci Nobile fans for the few remaining bottles.

• jerry drake

  May 16, 2020

  

  Jules by Dior from 1980 is the classic prototype of surprising masculine fragrances, bridging the bold masculinity of the 70s and the subtle elegance of the 80s. The 2016 version is tamer and lighter, with focal points of woody-green notes, warm balsamic accords, and classic musk alongside oakmoss, giving it a vintage look. On skin, it develops a beautiful floral touch with a robust wood base. Over time, it loses some of the herbal notes that once gave it an ethereal freshness, but they’re no longer so penetrating; it transforms into something different and totally pleasant. It’s vintage, elegant, and light, original for today, and even young people can wear it. Being more wearable with medium performance, it’s less intimidating and an excellent way to get into these scents if the price allows. Courtesy of Josesan.

• pedjalazaro

  May 19, 2020

  

  I like it. A green galbanum opening that evolves into a floral, slightly spiced mid-phase with black pepper, reinforced by beautiful leather and hints of cedar. It has a vintage vibe, very masculine, and quite versatile. Good performance. Courtesy of Josesan. Great for spring, autumn, and winter, day and night. Long-lasting longevity and heavy sillage.

• william aguirre

  February 11, 2021

  

  What a find, this Dior is a total game-changer. I was blown away because it’s the crown jewel of the fougère genre. I’d previously asked Jerry Drake for a substitute for the discontinued Van Cleef Arpels Homme. While there are plenty of fougère options out there, Jerry said this fragrance is on another level: leather-like with that signature starch note, powerful, elegant, and incredibly clean. Scents like Kouros or Antaeus are rich but feel dirty and animalistic. With Jules, despite its herbal and pine notes, it gives me that crisp cleanliness I love so much. Jules is now my favorite in the collection; if Van Cleef Arpels Homme ever gets revived, they’ll be the perfect pair. Scent 9.5, Longevity 8, Sillage 7, Value 8

• william aguirre

  February 13, 2021

  

  What a delightful surprise from Dior. I love it; it represents the best of aromatic fougères. I asked Jerry Drake for help replacing the discontinued Van Cleef Arpels Homme. As Jerry told me, it’s a superlative scent: leather, with a talc-like feel, powerful, elegant, and clean. Kouros or Antaeus are rich but dirty and animalic. Jules, despite its herbal and pine opening, has that clean touch I like. It stays in my collection as a favorite. If they ever revive the Homme, we’ll have the dynamic duo I’ll use. Scent 9.5, Longevity 8, Sillage 7, Price 8.

• Javirulo

  November 21, 2022

  

  Earth, forest, moss… these images come to mind when I smell it. It’s clearly an elegant fougère with a lot of substance, the kind that leaves a lasting impression. If it were a movie, it would have the resolution and colors of the 80s: the E.T. forest, the hunt in The Omen, or the boarding school in Phenomena. It’s not gloomy, but it’s very serious. It has aged incredibly well for its year and notes. What a pity it’s so hard to find; it’s fantastic. A perfume that evokes memories deserves all my respect.

• kjarr

  December 19, 2022

  

  A hard, raw, and unfiltered perfume. At first, it smells like a conifer forest in autumn: mist, wet earth, moss with droplets, and decomposing leaves. Initially, it’s a unpleasant mess, but after half an hour, it settles, and that sense of decay fades. It’s green, yes, but dark—very dark. Over time, synthetic oakmoss appears (IFRA limits it to 0.1%, almost as if it’s not there), adding more greenery and depth. On 50-60°F days, it lasts about eight hours: an hour and a half strong, then on the skin. Perfect for foggy days or winter without light. Unisex, depending on the enthusiast, though it reminds me of Robert Piguet’s Bandit. Not for beginners; you need to try it several times to understand it. Hard, raw, and difficult, but it’s mine.