Tuscan iris
Iris absolute is one of the most precious elements of the perfumer's palette. Its extraction is a very long and delicate process. The rhizome must first be dried for at least three years. Its extraordinarily strong, almost pervasive fragrance of powdery accords reveals its woody green tones, bringing to mind the reassuring aroma of warm bread as the top note of Dior Homme.
Ambrette of Ecuador
Ambrette is one of the most precious elements of the perfumer's palette. Hibiscus fruit seeds are distilled to obtain an ambrette "butter". The fatty acids are then washed away, leaving only a purified essence. Its musky and slightly fruity accents, between pear liqueur and silk talc, feature in Dior Homme Intense.
Virginian cedarwood
Indigenous to the United States, the essence of cedar is extracted by steam distillation. Its refined, noble scent is used to deliver an invigorating, energizing tone to base notes in many men's fragrances.