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Dunhill

Dunhill

Perfumer: Michel Almairac

2003MenClassic
8.0/ 10
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Dunhill Dunhill is a masculine scent that opens fresh with lavender, clary sage and lemon, then deepens into vetiver, sandalwood and leather; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 90 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
9.3 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does Dunhill smell like?

Most voters wear it in fall and spring, with a fair number choosing winter; summer comes last. It leans towards daily and business use, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and classic.

The top notes of lavender, clary sage, geranium and lemon give a bright start. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, leather and tonka bean settles into a woody, leathery, lightly sweet finish. Laura Biagiotti Venezia Uomo and Guerlain Samsara have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Lavender
    • Clary sage
    • Geranium
  2. First hours

    • Carnation
    • Iris
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Sandalwood
    • Leather

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Spring
  • 26%
    Winter
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Office
    22%
  • Nighttime
    18%
  • Evening
    18%
  • Casual
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026