Alfred Dunhill · 2008
Dunhill London Cologne
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
gourmand
sweet
warm
intimate
skin-close
Soft vanilla rose powdered with musky apple
Scent Notes
Gourmand / Vanilla
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Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think Soft vanilla rose powdered with musky apple: that is Alfred Dunhill London. Key notes are red apple, vanilla and tonka bean. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This cologne is best in spring, summer and fall and is easy to wear day or night. Reach for it for casual days, the office and date nights. Released in 2008.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something gourmand and sweet for casual days.
- Sample first if: vanilla is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike rose fragrances.
Around $29.
Explore more: More from Alfred Dunhill · Gourmand perfumes · Vanilla perfumes · Tonka bean perfumes
Concentration
Cologne
Occasion
Casual · office · date
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
- Date
Alfred Dunhill is a British heritage designer house whose 33-piece live range at Scendira is essentially entirely masculine (32 of 33). The family split reads fresh (17), woody (7), warm-amber (3) with fruity, leather, gourmand and clean-and-musky filling the rest. Top accords are woody, spicy, fresh, sweet and citrus. Prices run $17 to $90, averaging about $47. Standout live picks: Agar Wood (smoky oud, suede leather, spicy powdery breath; $53.01), Mongolian Cashmere (soft cashmere powder, rosy florals, musky warmth; $64.90), Amalfi Citrus (bright lemon citrus, green mandarin with vetiver; $56.51), Nordic Fougère (fresh herbal greens, peppery bite, creamy sandalwood; $53.01), and Indian Sandalwood (creamy sandalwood on earthy moss; $64.90). The Signature Collection (Agar Wood, Mongolian Cashmere, Amalfi Citrus, Nordic Fougère, Indian Sandalwood) reads as the core masculine shelf.
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FAQ
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It smells like Soft vanilla rose powdered with musky apple. Key notes are red apple, vanilla and tonka bean.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days, the office and date nights.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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