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Desire for a Man
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Desire for a Man by Alfred Dunhill is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by perfumer Michel Almairac. Its opening unfolds with a fresh, fruity top note of apple, lemon, bergamot and orange blossom. The heart reveals floral and woody elegance through rose, teakwood and patchouli. Finally, the base settles with sensual warmth provided by vanilla and musk.
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Later I realised that not many men like it. Their opinions are like this: Nice bottle to look at? CHIFF CHAFF, I don’t like it, it’s too strong! Haha 🙂 And I smelled it on a friend and this smells strange and different haha, but I keep insisting, on me it smells like green apples, fresh and sweet…
Eternal scent, apple scent… with something more… it’s strange, it’s unique…
Desire by Alfred Dunhill: I’ve wanted it for a good while and finally got it. I must say it’s a very pleasant scent; I clearly noted the green apple, its predominant note, but not the only one. It blends perfectly with vanilla and musk, resulting in something charming. It’s soft but noticeable; it’s not intrusive. Longevity on skin is about 7 hours, then it sits close to the skin, but it impregnates clothes very well and lasts longer. It looks great for daily or work use. The best season might be spring and summer.
I’m surprised not to find pepper or spicy notes in the declared ones. To me, it feels warm, more for cold seasons. I’d say it’s a blend between Hugo Boss Bottled and Givenchy Xeryus Rouge. Curiously, Boss Bottled and Dunhill share four notes: bergamot, vanilla, apple, and lemon, and both have woods like teak and mahogany. On the English version of Fragrantica, for Dunhill the top-rated notes are green apple and vanilla, while for Boss Bottled the top-rated is vanilla, followed by green apple. When they dial down the apple and the spicy note, they add a musky note that seals the fragrance with a flourish.
It’s a very interesting fragrance. At first, you notice a strong apple with citrus, a bit of cola refreshment, and a detergent vibe, as FanDeDuneVintage mentioned. As it dries down, it feels truly clean and pleasant, with lavender, vanilla, and soft woods. It’s elegant, ideal for the evening, and has good potential with women. It’s a bit like Xeryus Rouge, but Dunhill Desire is more striking and has greater presence. It’s worth buying a bottle if you get the chance.
Delicious scent.
After ten days of wearing Dunhill Desire, I still think it’s an exquisite fruity and floral fragrance, seductive, clean, and pleasant, with a moderate sweetness that ends in a warm blend of vanilla and musk. What lingers on clothes is captivating. Very suitable for those cold, rainy days we get in the Andean region of Colombia. I’m surprised they classify it as Oriental Woody; the teak note is imperceptible, and it smells of woods in a very subtle way. As for projection and longevity, despite what English-speaking users say, in my experience it leaves a little to be desired. Perhaps it depends on our skin type? I feel it strong for the first hour, then it plays hide-and-seek: seconds, disappears, returns, and then it’s gone. I’ve tried tricks to verify its authenticity and it passes all of them. I’m starting to think that the scents I like most just don’t suit my skin. Nevertheless, it’s my favourite in my modest collection. It has a captivating aroma that you want to smell over and over again.
Well, I now have my Dunhill Desire. First off: the red bottle is beautiful and impactful, with impeccable chrome finishes on the cap and base. I liked the box; very sophisticated, with matte stripes over gloss, a striking but sober design, with a vintage feel and British aesthetic. The first spray confirmed it: UNISEX! It has a feminine touch that adds sensuality. The trail is moderate to strong and longevity is acceptable. It feels fresh and fruity due to the apple, then floral and talc-like (roses) and citrus (lemon and bergamot). It has a slight detergent vibe, clean, reminiscent of Davidoff’s Cool Water. It’s sweet, but not cloying; it starts strong and fades away. I don’t perceive the vanilla at all; it appears timidly in the heart, clashing with that detergent note and the musk. It’s seductive, modern, and cheerful. It shares similarities with Xeryus Rouge and Boss Bottled. I’ll surely take to it little by little. It’s one of those whose first impression can change. EDIT: I’m curious that the distributor data is the same as in Rochas Man. Fragrance: 9/10 Longevity: 6/10 Projection: 8/10 Price: 8/10
I’m afraid to say it, but despite buying it blind based on good reviews, it hasn’t hooked me. It doesn’t smell bad; it’s fresh and discreet, yet it feels excessively artificial and synthetic. I detect lots of green apple, followed by a hint of vanilla with neroli, but everything feels very chemical. On the plus side, it’s not sweet or overwhelming; it stays clean and airy. For €30 for 100ml, I wasn’t expecting miracles, so it’s not a total disappointment; it’s pleasant at times. Ideal for summer or hot weather. If you’re looking for something light, sweet but without weight, and cheap, it could be your option. Projection and trail are soft. P.S.: It’s the 2014 version; I don’t know if it was better when it first came out, but the bottle is very cool.
Definitely a unisex scent that is enchanting. It shouldn’t be missing from your collection.
Olfactively, Perry Ellis and Jacques Bogart fragrances came to mind, but to be honest, I still haven’t managed to pinpoint which ones. It didn’t seem ‘Oriental Woody’ to me, but rather ‘Citrus Spiced’. In fact, in its dry-down (I tested it on skin and blotter), I swear it even smells slightly of cardamom (which, of course, isn’t part of its composition). I didn’t detect the rose; what stands out most is its pleasant, balanced citrus bouquet with spices, yet it lacks spices. For me, reviewing this fragrance is a dilemma because it smells like things it doesn’t contain (even pepper came to my olfactory memory…). Compared to its immediate flanker, I like it less than Desire Blue, but I don’t consider it a bad fragrance. I insist, it’s very pleasant; of course, anyone waiting for the next Allure, the next Shalimar, the next Black Afgano, or the next unicorn… will find this fragrance bland and common, but I consider it a delicate, classy, cheerful, masculine, modern fragrance, not too mass-market, which deserves a chance. Ideal for summer or spring evenings, for occasions that don’t require formal attire.
A high-personality fragrance, unique in scent. I wouldn’t recommend it to young people as it isn’t a simple fragrance. My father used to wear it for work; his boss gifted it to him. A very rich fragrance.
A very enveloping and captivating, sweet fragrance. It feels more nocturnal than daytime and reminds me slightly of Sculpture pour Homme. It smells of ‘vanillised’ apple, clean and certainly pleasant. It’s one of those scents that makes you want to sniff your wrist to identify all the nuances. On the other hand, it comes across as quite synthetic, which takes off a few points. If I had to choose, I’d almost prefer the also synthetic scent of Sculpture, which is cheaper, has more character, and is a bomb in terms of projection, something Desire for a Man lacks.
Desire Red is one of those fragrances that has earned its reputation, particularly regarding what it aims to achieve and the impression it creates: it is exquisite and clearly designed to seduce in a powerful, rapid, direct, and straightforward manner. However, one of the great peculiarities of this fragrance is that, while it possesses elements of the generic perfume conceived with the explicit idea of seducing in a vulgar sense, it also carries a vein of distinction and refinement that is rare. It combines both. It is as fitting for that kind of rogue anti-hero dandy who seems like a shot in the dark, a superfluous and carefree hedonist who, deep down, conceals nobility, courage, and shrewdness. Han Solo could perhaps represent him perfectly, as could Tancredi Falconeri. The perfume is ideal for summer due to its freshness and how faithfully it maintains its aromatic essence despite extreme heat. At least on my skin, this is how it behaves. It does not blur in the slightest at any point and actually improves with time. I detect the apple, though not as strongly as most do. I perceive the neroli, patchouli, vanilla, musk, and something especially distinctive about this perfume, which is very likely teak wood or the way it intertwines with one or more other notes. It is a markedly unisex tenor fragrance. Unfortunately, the work suffers from a serious issue regarding performance. The trail is very low and the performance is mediocre. Desire Red is richer than the Black and the Blue, but it is the worst in terms of performance. Scent: 8.5/10 Trail: 4/10 Longevity: 5/10 Versatility: 9/10
Well done, Dunhill! In my opinion, this is the finest Dunhill fragrance I have ever encountered. The notes are powerful yet exquisitely refined, the longevity is beastly, and the projection is certainly high. Michel Almairac has done an exceptional job here, and I am grateful for it. This scent is unique; there is no other fragrance with such an aroma and originality. Rating: Excellent, 10/10.
Desire for a Man by Dunhill seems to me a sweet, elegant, discreet, fruity and woody fragrance. It does not stand out for the ‘natural’ scent of its notes, but rather has a somewhat ‘artificial’ aroma; however, it is still pleasant. The opening is very fruity; I thought I smelled some red fruit, or perhaps it was a perception I created in my mind due to the bottle’s colour, but apple and some citrus are indeed distinguishable, giving a sense of lightness and freshness. For a long time that aroma predominates, and gradually the vanilla and rose begin to emerge, creating a talcum-like and slightly tender sensation. As several fellow reviewers have mentioned, it is a soft fragrance despite being classified as oriental; it is not heavy and can be worn in spring and summer. An additional point in its favour is its low cost, while a point against is its poor performance in terms of longevity.
Greetings. It is a fragrance that one cannot deny smells good, but… it says nothing, it is not special, it does not impress. It is totally bland, evoking total indifference from this product by Mr Alfred.
I tried this fragrance back in 2002 after a friend recommended it, claiming that if I liked Xeryus Rouge (which I absolutely adore), I would love this Dunhill one too. Nothing could be further from the truth. I went with great enthusiasm to my trusted perfumer to test it, only to be hugely disappointed. I didn’t like it from the first spray, and it never improved over time. I remember it as odd and distinctly synthetic. I never gave it another chance and don’t think I ever will. I also fail to see what similarity it has with Xeryus Rouge. It’s just a matter of taste and nose, clearly.
Simple, with citrus notes, very office-appropriate. However, it can be mistaken for Perry Ellis 360 Red and isn’t worth the investment if you’re just going to end up smelling like everyone else.
Not much more to add to the many reviews already out there: it is definitely a non-commercial scent, one you are sure to have never smelled before. For me, Dunhill is a favourite brand; I only own this and the Icon, and both are distinct from everything else, very unique and without equal. I’m heading towards the Silver and the Icon Absolute, also highly recommended. I give the Desire a 9.
This Desire Red is my all-rounder; it’s what I always carry when I don’t want complications; it’s my go-to, so everything I say about it will be praise, therefore I won’t say much, only that: -It’s a fresh, sweet oriental that, despite its notes, feels like a fresh, summery and airy scent, perfect for any situation. -It has a certain synthetic vibe, which in my opinion is just another complement to the aroma, and in my taste, at least in this case and in the case of Sculpture by Nikos which share certain olfactory DNA. -It’s an elegant, seductive, discreet and relaxed scent, quite urban and versatile. Ideal for any situation. Performance is moderate, with an approximate duration of about 6 hours, with moderate projection, initially more noticeable, but which fades in the first hour until almost skin scent. Versatile to the max, being a good perfume for any climate or time of day. When I travel and can only take one bottle, it always comes with me; it has a travelling soul like me, hehe. Highly recommended perfume, which I love.
A fairly creamy scent… so creamy that it reminded me of the body lotions of a well-known baby brand. It smells exactly like that, like a freshly bathed baby. It’s subtle, very subtle. I don’t know if the tester I used has been reformulated recently; it was completely full as the perfumery where I tested it opened less than a month ago. I’d say it’s a soft musk bathed in an innocent and shy rose, a touch of vanilla from which the intensity has been stripped, and a very poor fruity touch resembling a rare apple. The result is a creamy, powdery, innocent fragrance… I imagine a mother using this fragrance for her baby (and I’m not joking) and children wearing this fragrance. The trail is rather poor, as almost from the first hour you can only smell it if you get quite close to where it was applied, and the duration is very short; by six hours I could no longer smell it.
I used it in 2000 with great pleasure. Apple, vanilla and a sour rose, as if it had been crushed in a mortar to leave only the acidity. It had a cheeky and arrogant edge; Desire was the rebellious brother of fragrances that changed the course of men’s perfumery like Boss Bottled, Le Male, Rochas Man and Au Masculin. This was the delinquent brother who would eventually get you into trouble, and yet beneath that mountain of acidic/citrus notes lay a wood and musk base that gave it a certain class and creaminess, making it mature. Today it probably won’t say much to us, but back then Desire was a groundbreaking perfume, and even today I remember it with affection; it was fruity, vanilla-sweet and sweet, but not cloying as I fear many current perfumes playing in this synthetic/night/what’s-crack field are. Moderate duration and trail; it was never a bomb.
A spectacular perfume, but not for everyone and certainly not for blind buying. Personally, it’s one of my favourites.
It smells delicious… but not everyone will like it, and besides, it’s potent, not dizzying but strong. It easily lasts me 10 hours and the projection is between 4 and 6 hours.
I bought a 200ml bottle at a good price due to the positive reviews and I have no regrets. It’s a mature, creamy fragrance with personality. You can feel the acidity of the apple as the main note, which then gives way to a balance with vanilla and that special creamy touch. As Darkbeat says, it’s an all-rounder that works everywhere except above 30 degrees. It has a trail for most of its duration, about 8 to 10 hours, and it’s a very good option as a versatile perfume.
One of my favourite colognes from years ago; I still have some of the original version, although it doesn’t last as long as it did at first. It’s original, attractive, seductive and a little frivolous, with a great balance between fresh and sweet. A bit daring because the middle notes have a feminine or unisex touch. Alongside the rose, I think it smells of lotus. It’s very versatile, suitable for day or night, although I see it more for day; it also works in winter or spring. It’s hard to classify. Its only flaw is that it lacks elegance, mystery and depth, so it’s not for a man of middle age or for conveying stability. It’s perfect for someone young, daring and active who wants to show audacity, which is the keyword. Beware of the frivolity it can convey.
Pink apple and vanilla, in that order, is exactly what it smells like on the skin. It generates compliments, lasts for days on clothes and is synthetic but good and cheap. Ideal for having fun without pretensions; everyone likes it, it has a trail and I would use it again without hesitation.
Dunhill smells great on paper: a blend of pink apple, vanilla and a soft musk reminiscent of Narciso. It’s rich and versatile, but on my skin, as it dries down, it turns into a freshly bathed baby scent, which I don’t like. Perhaps it’s my pH or the neroli. If it were as good on paper, it would be one of my favourites, but it has been frustrating. It has echoes of Xeryus Rouge and good performance. The best thing is having Michel Almairac at a good price. Good luck! PS: I’ll try the Jaguar Classic Gold. EDIT: the Jaguar Gold only resembles it in the dry-down; the rest is a different world. Azzaro Elixir is more in the Dunhill style.
Kind, relaxed, playful, charming, cheerful, youthful and versatile: that’s what Desire is all about. I’d add a touch of lust to it, haha. I recommend it, especially to those who love sweet, mass-market perfumes and want to try something new.
Batch 2015. I met it through a miniature that came into my hands some time ago, any impressions? For me, it is the autumnal Montblanc Starwalker; the comparison is not fanciful, both creations by Michel Almairac (DD is five years prior to MS) share the same ‘vibe’: light, pleasant, cheeky, discreet, simple, and carefree; but there are differences: I perceive DD as more youthful, seductive, and nocturnal than MS (this one is more adult, neutral, summery, and diurnal than that). Blind buy? If you like Montblanc Starwalker, go for it. Is it worth the price? I have seen it here from $30 for 100ml, which seems reasonable.
Desire for a Man (2000) for me has a fruity opening of nerolised sweet apple, elegant and discreet; I do not perceive the rose accord with total clarity, with a woody base sweetened by very discreet vanilla and white amber notes. I can perceive some traces of the DNA of Herrera Aqua for Men by Carolina Herrera and also the Ferrari Black by Ferrari. I really like this fragrance.
This is a fabric softener, a clean aroma somewhat synthetic, like an apple soda, but it will earn you compliments by the bucketload in the nightlife scene; it is where it performs best, having a point of seduction and being quite conquering.
The scent is very rich! It is a soft, very good sweetness. It has just arrived and I sprayed it on my wrist… this aroma is new to me; I have not felt it in any other fragrance nor do I recall smelling it on anyone. It is a scent that invites you to get closer, very well executed, definitely a success. I bought it blindly based on good reviews, along with an after-shave lotion and a shower gel plus a case, all for around 27,000 Chilean pesos. Very good price for this fragrance. Recommended if you like sweet fragrances. Longevity and sillage to be confirmed. I do not think I will ever remove it from my collection… I insist, very rich in my opinion. Regards, perfume lovers. Edit: 4 hours later the scent is still detectable on my wrist, softer of course, and now a very soft, rich, slightly sharp vanilla is clearly felt; I have not stopped smelling my wrist since I sprayed it.
It is a very rich fragrance ideal for when you are going out to date women aged 25 and above; highly recommended, I give it a 10 out of 10.
One of my favourite gentleman’s perfumes; we took a long time to find it for my husband as he could not remember the name since he wore it in secondary school. It is a clean, soft aroma of apple, orange blossom, and lime, thank goodness the bergamot does not show up. It is not cloying or sweet; on the contrary, it is fresh. Later, the musky rose emerges, followed by the apple again, and so it carries him for the 12-15 hours he wears it, sometimes lingering on his skin for more than a day. Timeless, elegant without being heavy or pretentious, a different scent that is appreciated because it is not worn by everyone. I hope it stays this way.
I bought it blindly hoping it would resemble Lafayette Bond 9. The opening is good and similar, but after about 20 minutes it dries down to become linear and boring, lacking the character of its opening. It will remain bottled up in my collection.
It bears a very strong resemblance to BOTTLED by Hugo Boss; I used the original in the early 2000s and received many compliments. This one has a touch of artificial syrup that does not detract from its charm but rather adds to its character; the Boss version feels more refined and polished. I think I will buy another bottle of this delicious delight.
It is a rich, masculine, and unique scent that exudes elegance and power. It doesn’t resemble anything else; it is a hidden gem. It has an aura similar to Creed Aventus, not because they look alike, but because both convey masculinity, mystery, and that certain ‘something’ that makes you think: ‘That smells wonderful, what is it?’. If you are looking for something different and not so mass-produced, this is the option.
Do not buy this blindly; it smells sweet, vanilla, and rosy, so don’t go walking around with your mouth open waiting for compliments.