D600 by Carner Barcelona

D600 is a beautiful iris-centric perfume that, for me, doesn’t remind me much of Dior Homme. The Carner version emphasises the woody and vanilla facets more, being less sweet and less powdery. On my skin, it smells like high-quality soap and gives a very enveloping, cosy sensation. It starts with a spicy, citrusy touch that soon reveals the creamy iris as the star, accompanied by plenty of cardamom, a very subtle jasmine, and a very ‘Carner’ vanilla, which you’ll recognise if you’ve tried other fragrances from the house. After two hours, the woods take over, joining the vanilla and iris to form the dry down. The sweetness and powdery notes are there but light. It has moderate sillage and lasts 12 hours, close to the skin but perceptible for the last 4-5. It’s lovely on both men and women, but leans more towards the masculine side. Warm, versatile and elegant for discretion use in winter. Scent 6.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 7/10, Value for money 7/10, Versatility 7.5/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I buy it again? I didn’t purchase it.

This wonder is what I wear most among more than 50 options in my collection. It’s a wonderful perfume, elegant, clean, smelling of talcum powder with a citrusy touch and projecting cleanliness. It has excellent performance; they told me at the Carner boutique that it was the one with the highest production cost in the whole line due to the price of iris. People compare it with Dior Homme Intense, I understand why, but for me they are different and not redundant; in fact, I have both. This one doesn’t have the sweetness of the Dior, they are more like the classic Dior Homme. I see it as slightly more masculine and I think nowadays it’s the best clean perfume with a talcum powder scent available. It doesn’t smell like a fougere or an old-fashioned dressing room like some powdery niches; I find it very attractive and natural. Exquisite.

I don’t understand the possible hype for this fragrance. It smells like wet bath towels. Nothing masculine and no Dior-type iris.

At first, we encounter a citrus load of bergamot and grapefruit plus a blast of black pepper that stings quite a bit at the start. Soon the iris unfolds, which here moves in a dry and very woody way, along with cardamom and a touch of jasmine. The black pepper remains present and gives a prickly and slightly smoky very interesting sensation. Finally, the deployment of vanillas and cedar wood begins. Already in the middle phase they are perceived, but it is in the final dry down where they unfold freely alongside this dry and woody iris. A very interesting and different way of perceiving iris, unisex but perhaps a little inclined towards the masculine side. My favourite from this Spanish house.

I thought it was a good perfume although, for the price it has, I get the feeling that it’s missing something. I see it as quite generic compared to others from the brand. Basically it’s an iris-centric perfume, very creamy, almost like applying a moisturising cream scented with sweet iris. It smells good and has a more or less longevity, but honestly there are much cheaper perfumes that offer much more within the same style, like the Gentleman EDP by Givenchy. Scent: 8, Longevity: 7, Sillage: 5, Value for money: 4.5, Versatility: 9, Originality: 5, Overall: 7.5.

Here three clear phases are noticeable. The first, with iris, citrus, and little pepper from the start. The middle, where vetiver and cardamom appear; there the vetiver is sharp and balanced, with calmer citrus and the iris present, while the creamy, powdery vanilla gains ground. Finally, vanilla takes the lead, the iris is less noticeable but doesn’t disappear, and vetiver continues to add nuances. Overall, it smells creamy, powdery (perhaps with an unlisted almond touch), slightly citrusy and woody. It can be used in any climate by men or women. Performance is approved; longevity is excellent but it lacks a bit of punch. I like it a lot; I think it’s the best from Carner I have tried (I still need Cuirs) and one of the best iris fragrances on the market. Unlike other reviews, I don’t see so much similarity with Dior Homme; this is more vanilla and fresh thanks to the citrus, while the Dior Homme ones I feel are darker and chocolatey. Although it’s not cheap, I would like to have a full bottle. For now, I’m content with my 10 ml decant.

D600 smells refined and good, with an iris that blends perfectly and is noticeable at every stage. I liked everything, although the opening was short and my favourite part is with the cardamom, vanilla, and pepper; there, a slightly unnatural leather note is detected that doesn’t last long. At first, it reminds me a lot of Dior Homme, but it evolves differently towards a fresh, non-intrusive iris, mixed with citrus and a woody base. Today I only put two sprays on my arm and the longevity was high, as Drakecito says, and I could smell it clearly all the time.

Spectacular and beautiful opening, in some stages it reminds me of Dior Homme. It’s a good spicy iris accord that dries out woody and musky, rounded by cedar and vanilla. The balance and harmony are good, with moderate longevity and soft sillage, ideal for daytime. In cold weather it doesn’t last long and the sillage is very soft, so I recommend warm climates. Synthetic notes are noticeable as it dries, which lowers the quality. A pity. Rating: 6.