
Truly for Men captures the fresh citrus opening and iris-forward heart of Homme Intense quite effectively, making it a solid budget alternative. However, the clone lacks the depth and complexity of the original's cedar and vetiver base, resulting in a slightly more linear and less sophisticated dry-down. The longevity also falls short of the designer by approximately 3-4 hours.
The clone performs well in the top and middle notes but loses character in the base, with noticeably weaker vetiver presence and reduced longevity compared to the original.