33 community ratings

Desire Black (Eau de Toilette)

2014MenClassic

7.3/ 10

Community score
33 ratings

Dunhill Desire Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, opening with citrus and settling into a resinous, smoky base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.5 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

82% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Persian amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Desire Black (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with petitgrain, grapefruit and bergamot for a fresh citrus layer, with black pepper adding spice. In the heart, saffron, cypress and Turkish rose give a floral, green transition. The base of Somalian frankincense, vetiver and Persian amber leaves a woody, earthy and smoky warmth.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It sits comfortably in both daytime and evening wear and can also be worn at the office. Armaf Evoke Man and Etro Shaal Nur have a close profile.