Dior Homme Intense Cologne by Christian Dior, The appropriately named Dior Homme Intense was released in 2011 and is the perfect blend of sophisticated woody scents, masculine musk aromas and fragrant floral sweetness. Created by Francois Demachy, the fragrance for men starts with base notes of cedar and vetiver that perfectly mingle with the middle notes of iris, musk mallow and pear. Lavender top notes keep the fragrance fresh without making it become overwhelming. Spritz this cologne on in the morning to complement your work attire, and then wear this long-lasting fragrance well into the night. Christian Dior started his fashion line in France with dresses meant to emphasize the curves on fashionable women around the world. His radical new designs were released in the late 1940s and included his first fragrance. The world-renowned band is popular among haute couture lovers and elite celebrities. Today, the perfume house carries 225 fragrances for men and women and releases new ones each year. Some of the noses behind the scents include Paul Vacher, Nejla Barbir and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto.