Jules 2016

Jules 2016 by Dior is a modern reimagining of the 1980 original, streamlined and updated for contemporary tastes while retaining the original's green, masculine spirit. The opening is boldly green, with galbanum and herbal notes creating a sharp, fresh, and almost bracing introduction that immediately commands attention.

Black pepper in the heart adds a warm, spicy kick alongside the airy freshness of hedione and the cool, green-floral quality of cyclamen. The base grounds the composition with fir, leather, and cedar, creating a woody, slightly resinous foundation with a rugged, outdoorsy character.

This is a greener, more streamlined fragrance than its vintage predecessor, trading the original's dense complexity for a more focused, modern approach. The coniferous and balsamic undertones add a forest-like quality.

Jules 2016 appeals to men who prefer their fragrances fresh, green, and naturally masculine rather than sweet or heavy.