Desire Black

16 reseñas

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• Tami Franco

  December 29, 2015

  

  Desire Black is the last of Dunhill’s basic trilogy. It’s from 2014 and seeks to reclaim the old tradition: pepper, cypress, vetiver, and incense as the backbone, both in theory and practice. As its name indicates, it is the dark and strong one, masculine in the old way. If the Red was youthful, playful seduction for all-terrain use and the Blue was the naive beach and summer scent, the Black seeks attraction through the imposing nature of certain maturity (not necessarily of age), solvency (not necessarily economic), punchiness, mystery, and distinction. It is the perfume that is liked regardless of whether others don’t like it. Personally, I like it at times and not at others; it seems of good quality but at times artificial and unachieved. On my skin, it doesn’t smell as rich as in the dry-down. Perhaps because I tested it on a day of extreme heat and it is clearly a winter scent, at most for cool weather. To leave a female opinion, my girlfriend, not very partial to these tastes, liked it quite a bit. Of the trilogy, she liked the Blue more, then the Black, and finally the Red. Almost the opposite of me, because as we know: opposites attract. In performance, it is the best of the trilogy. Scent: 6/10, Trail: 6.5/10, Longevity: 6.5/10, Versatility: 3/10.

• Tami Franco

  January 6, 2016

  

  Desire Black completes Dunhill’s core trilogy, launched in 2014 to revive that classic tradition with black pepper, cypress, vetiver and incense as a base. It is dark, potent and masculine in the classic mould: whereas Red was youthful seduction and Blue, beach and summer, Black seeks attraction through imposing presence, maturity (not just age), affluence, impact and mystery. It is the scent for those who like it, regardless of whether others do. On my skin, it is inconsistent: sometimes good quality, other times artificial and not fully realised. It does not smell as rich on the skin as it does dry; perhaps because I tested it in extreme heat, as it is clearly a winter or cool-weather fragrance. My girlfriend, who is not usually into this kind of scent, enjoyed it very much (she preferred Blue, then Black, and finally Red). In terms of performance, it is the best of the trilogy. Scent: 6/10 Sillage: 6.5/10 Longevity: 6.5/10 Versatility: 3/10

• fatumdominus

  July 26, 2016

  

  The truth is they must be hard to get outside here; few comment on them, and they are truly discreet, exquisite, and delicate, without losing strength, trail, or longevity which sometimes exceed 12 to 20 hours depending on the skin and location. If it happens to you that they fade quickly, it’s simple: hypoallergenic oils or light unscented creams first, rub gently and use a small amount, let it absorb a bit, and then apply the perfume. For men who use shaving cream, those with only mint or menthol, not the perfumed ones, are also a great help. I hope this helps. There’s a forum here to discuss it, if you like and want to share not-so-secret secrets of the web or better yet, of the Grandfather/Grandmother.

• daviddve

  November 27, 2018

  

  At first, I didn’t like it or use it; nowadays, I’ve found that special scent and I’d say it lasts quite a while. It’s dry but not ‘so old’. It’s very similar to Van Cleef TSAR, more like its perfected version. Scent 7/10, Trail 7/10, Longevity 8.5/10. Age: 21 and up.

• daviddve

  December 20, 2018

  

  At first, I did not quite like it and hardly wore it, but nowadays I have found that special scent and would say it lasts quite a while. It is dry, but not “too old-fashioned”. It reminds me very much of Van Cleef TSAR, like a perfected version of it. Scent 7/10 Sillage 7/10 Longevity 8.5/10. Recommended for 21 years and above.

• BassoProfumo

  December 27, 2019

  

  My impression is that the cypress and vetiver combo in the dry-down is exactly the same as in Gucci Guilty Absolute. Only that this perfume is lighter.

• Gliding86

  January 1, 2020

  

  This fragrance has nothing to do with Gucci Guilty Absolute or Jaguar Gold. Let’s not confuse people. The Gucci smells like McDonald’s bathroom soap or Espolado, very unpleasant to me. Desire Black is one of the best from Dunhill. Hyper-masculine, sensual, and seductive, ideal for night hunting or a first date. You can really feel the cypress and incense, half-smoked. Very versatile, excellent fixation on skin, and moderate trail after two hours. It reminds me of Terre d’Hermès and Loewe 7 Anónimo, a blend of those two. The vetiver is noticeable from start to finish, very well crafted. The bottle is beautiful, looks like a liquor bottle, super fine. I’d put it in my top 5. I recommend a blind buy. It reminds me of the typical smell of Lucila del Mar, a beautiful, quiet place full of peace, surrounded by pines and eucalyptus. Scent 10, Longevity 9, Projection 7. Try the blue one too (Desire Blue), ideal for summer, another addictive fragrance. Applause to Dunhill, which never stops surprising with original and sophisticated perfumes. Class and distinction. I love it. Recommended 100%.

• Black

  July 16, 2020

  

  I tried it one November night at a shopping centre, at the cinema, evaluating its life on my skin without being able to decide if I liked it or not. At times yes, at times no. Weeks later, when I managed to get it at a good price, I gave it another chance and now I say I like it, although it is not really my style. It is a fragrance far from sweet, unisex and easy (blue) trends; it is extremely masculine. I agree with the previous reviews regarding the conifer forest sensation. It is somewhat “dry”, but with a minimal sweet touch to make it more friendly. I do not recommend it for blind buys; it requires at least two full tests on the skin. I find it difficult to determine its versatility: sometimes I think it suits all seasons and other times that it is only for a specific occasion. What is certain is that it is long-lasting, with good sillage for about two and a half hours. I see it for someone who wears shirts, aged at least 30, with a strong/dominant personality. Scent: 7, Versatility: ?, Longevity: 8 (about 8 hours), Projection: 7.5, Sillage: 7.5.

• Black

  August 2, 2020

  

  I tried it one November night at the shopping centre, in the cinema, evaluating its life on my skin without knowing if I liked it. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Weeks later, at a good price, I gave it another chance and now I say I like it, but it doesn’t suit me. It’s far from sweet, unisex, and easy (blue) trends. It’s extremely masculine. I agree with the previous reviewers: it smells of a conifer forest. Something ‘dry’, but with a minimal sweet touch to make it amiable. I don’t recommend blind buys; it requires at least two skin tests. I find it hard to say how versatile it is: sometimes for all seasons, other times only for a specific occasion. What’s certain is that it lasts and has good trail for about two and a half hours. I see it for someone who wears a shirt, 30 years and up, with a strong personality. Scent: 7. Versatility: ?. Longevity: 8 (about 8 hours). Projection: 7.5. Trail: 7.5.

• Eduardo1978

  February 3, 2022

  

  Fine, delicious, masculine, and a winner.

• Eduardo1978

  February 14, 2022

  

  Refined, rich, masculine and a winner.

• Ungaro

  May 5, 2023

  

  Of course, it is not similar to Terre d’Hermès or L by Clive Christian; we are talking about different things. Perhaps there is a hint of Deep Charisma with wild pine. It is a good scent, but one must not be confused: it smells of a serious man, not for children, and the idea of unisex does not apply. It is very masculine, with bergamot, cypress and lavender. It is linear, ideal for formal occasions.

• Ungaro

  May 22, 2023

  

  Of course, it’s not Terre d’Hermès or L by Clive Christian; we’re talking about different things. Perhaps there’s a hint of Deep Charisma by Pino Silvestre, but that’s all. It’s a good scent, but let’s not confuse things. It smells like a serious man, not for children, and certainly not that distorted unisex style. It’s very masculine, with bergamot, cypress, and lavender. It’s linear, for formal occasions.

• molletmod.73

  December 28, 2023

  

  One of the best from the British house Alfred Dunhill, in my opinion somewhat undervalued in perfumery. It is black pepper and very vetiver-like cypress, brilliant, balsamic and dark, with a nocturnal touch. Without being a neo-fougère, I detect a retro air reminiscent of old-school herbal scents from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Mature, elegant and 100% masculine. It lasts me six hours on my skin, projecting bursts without ever letting me down. I wear it all year round except when it is over 30°C. It is a mature fragrance, for 30-35 years and above. A modernised classic fougère blend with herbal woody notes, similar to Encre Noire by Lalique, Terre d’Hermès EDT, Deep Charisma’s wild pine and a touch of Hugo Reflective Edition (grey metal canteen).

• molletmod.73

  January 1, 2024

  

  One of the best from the British house Alfred Dunhill, which I feel is overlooked. A scent of black pepper and cypress, super vetiverous, balsamic, dark, and nocturnal. It’s not a neo-fougère, but it has that retro touch of the herbal men’s scents of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Mature, elegant, and 100% masculine. On my skin, it lasts 6 hours, burning bright without leaving me wanting. I use it all year round except when it’s over 30 degrees. It’s a mature fragrance, for 30-35 years and up. It blends a modernised classic fougère with woody and herbal notes, like Encre Noire by Lalique, Terre d’Hermès EDT, Deep Carisma by Pino Silvestre, and a bit of Hugo Reflective Edition (the grey metal canteen).

• Mariano1

  December 16, 2025

  

  What a spark of a fragrance! Full of pepper, ignited by that acidic touch of grapefruit and bergamot. A brilliant opening, perfect for spring, autumn, or summer evenings. It smells like a barbershop but with a fresh, elegant twist, very different. It has character without being outdated. The bottle is another hit: a sober design like an old flask, right up there with Dunhill. Performance: lasts about 5-6 hours, with projection for 1.5 to 2 hours. The pepper is the protagonist, accompanying you until the end, evolving but always present. Warning: it is very peppery. Is it delicious? Yes. Is it different? Also. My advice: spray it, let it dry on your skin, and observe its evolution. Then decide if it’s for you.