The Perfume Library

43 perfumes

Dunhill Pure (Eau de Toilette)

Dunhill · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Pure Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent built on cardamom, water iris, lotus leaf and white pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with sport, business and evening following behind. It reads masculine. Fresh, citrusy and aquatic tones lead the scent. Water iris and lotus leaf give it a green, floral coolness, while cardamom and white pepper add a spicy edge, softened by sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Mugler A*Men Pure Shot and Lancôme Aroma Tonic have a close profile.

Arabian Desert

7.7

Dunhill · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Dunhill Arabian Desert is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top is saffron, pink pepper and bergamot: the spice comes first, with bergamot brightening it slightly. Rose sits in the heart and softens the floral side. Oud dominates the base, and smoky, resinous, earthy and leathery accords give the whole a warm, oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. It reads masculine and classic. Dior Purple Oud and Montale Aoud Safran have a close profile.

Dunhill 51.3 N.

6.8

Dunhill · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill 51.3 N. is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with ozone, grapefruit and rhubarb and settles onto sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and the office, though evenings and nights out also get a fair share. It reads masculine. It starts fresh, citrusy and green with ozone, grapefruit and rhubarb. The heart brings pink pepper, black pepper, lavender and cedar, which make it spicy and woody. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla leave a light sweetness and a powdery softness. Histoires de Parfums 1725 and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Terrible have a close profile.

Icon Racing (Red Edition)

8.1

Dunhill · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Icon Racing (Red Edition) is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that dries down into spice, woods and powder. It opens with grapefruit, orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus cluster, with black pepper and petitgrain adding a sharper green edge. The heart brings cypress, geranium, pimento and frankincense forward. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood, tonka bean, amber and musk soften everything into a sweet, creamy, powdery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though only a small number have voted. The fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear and reads clearly masculine. Zara Heritage Selection - Summer 9.0 and Memo Paris Kedu have a close profile.

Icon Racing (Blue Edition)

7.8

Dunhill · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dunhill Icon Racing is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that sets bergamot and Sicilian lime against neroli and a salty touch of sea salt. It opens bright and citrusy with bergamot, Sicilian lime and ambroxan. In the heart, neroli, green cardamom, sea salt and coriander add a spicy edge and a salty feel. The base rests on Indian sandalwood, ambergris, driftwood and patchouli, a woody foundation, while the sweet and synthetic accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters point to daily wear, leisure and business, with evening and sport also getting votes. Its profile is close to Prada Luna Rossa Carbon and Jo Malone Sea Salt & Bergamot.

Century Blue

6.6

Dunhill · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dunhill Century Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that sits close to everyday wear. It opens with Italian bergamot, mandarin orange and black pepper, a bright, lightly spicy start. Orris butter, neroli and ginger soften it in the heart, and sea salt, oakmoss and patchouli give the base a woody, salty footing. The overall impression is clean, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close to the wearer without filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear. Mercedes-Benz Sport and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile.

d (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Dunhill · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill d Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, mace, mandarin orange and lemon, where citrus freshness meets a spicy edge. The heart of carnation, lily of the valley, cedar and rose adds a soft floral and woody touch. In the base, amber, sandalwood, moss and tonka bean sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Aquatic and fruity shades run through it too. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat these as rough. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daily use, leisure and business. It reads masculine. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Nordic Fougère

7.7

Dunhill · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dunhill Nordic Fougère is a fresh, green men's fragrance, where citrus, an aquatic coolness and a little spice come together in a light, easy character. Voters lean towards leisure, daily wear, business and evening, with sport also a fair fit. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. It is made for men and has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper and basil, giving a spicy, leafy start. In the heart, geranium, bamboo and kumquat add a fresh, lightly fruity touch. Sandalwood and patchouli form a woody base, where the sweet, creamy side comes forward softly.

Driven (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Dunhill · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dunhill Driven Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with plum, lime and bergamot in a fresh, fruity burst, then moves into jasmine and spice. The opening leads with plum, lime, bergamot and red apple, where citrus freshness is softened by fruit sweetness. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a floral layer while cinnamon and cardamom bring a spicy warmth. The base turns sweeter with amber, vanilla and musk, over a woody floor of cedarwood and amyris. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these should be taken loosely. Its fresh, sweet build suits everyday wear, and it is positioned as a masculine scent. Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Black (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Black Fury have a close profile.

Desire Extreme

7.8

Dunhill · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Dunhill Desire Extreme is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that darkens bright citrus with spice, leather and smoke; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it lasts without filling the room. Voters lean towards night out and evening wear, though leisure, business and daily use also get a share. The number of longevity and sillage votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, blood orange and saffron, then gains body from cypress and clary sage. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and amber takes over, turning sweeter and drying down smoky and leathery.

Valensole Lavender

7.4

Dunhill · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Valensole Lavender is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance built around citrus and lavender, with an easy, everyday feel. It opens with saffron and lemon: the lemon brings brightness and the saffron a spicy warmth. Lavender takes over in the heart and adds a soft floral touch. Gaiac wood forms a woody base underneath, and the overall impression is fresh, slightly sweet and a little synthetic. It is positioned as a men's scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only an indication. Its profile is close to Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum and Parfums de Marly Valero.

Desire Silver (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire Silver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic notes and a light sweetness running through it. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange and oxygen keep the opening bright and airy. The heart holds aquatic notes, cardamom and violet, where the aquatic and floral accords come forward and the cardamom adds a mild spice. In the base, vetiver, amber and silver birch leave it on a woody, slightly sweet footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though from a small sample. The fresh character suits everyday wear. La Rive Extreme Story and Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.