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Driven by Alfred Dunhill

Men 2021

Perfumer
David Apel

Description

Driven by Alfred Dunhill is a woody floral musky fragrance for men. Launched in 2021, this composition was created by perfumer David Apel. The top notes unfold a vibrant freshness with red apple, lime, plum and bergamot; the heart reveals a warm spicy floral accord thanks to cinnamon, cardamom, jasmine and rose; while the base notes offer a silky woody…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 23%
  • Spring 29%
  • Summer 17%
  • Autumn 30%
  • Day 52%
  • Night 48%

Key notes

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226 votes

  • Positive 66%
  • Negative 9.7%
  • Neutral 24%
positive reviews 226 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterMasculine

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Leading answer I own it

620 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

374 votes

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Leading answer Day

209 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Driven

Main accord warm-spicy Year 2021 Gender Men Perfumer David Apel

Driven by Alfred Dunhill is a woody floral musky fragrance for men. Launched in 2021, this composition was created by perfumer David Apel. The top notes unfold a vibrant freshness with red apple, lime, plum and bergamot; the heart reveals a warm spicy floral accord thanks to cinnamon, cardamom, jasmine and rose; while the base notes offer a silky woody foundation with vanilla, white cuaba flower, amber, musk and cedar.

Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices White flowers Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

159 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

152 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

163 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

155 votes

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  1. Gentil vagabond

    Top-notch fragrance; smells like Boss Bottled Intense but is the best Dunhill I’ve found, it just needs better longevity.

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  2. adriantrv28

    It’s a clone of Hugo Boss Bottled, but it smells better and lasts longer… said and done.

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  3. Fresh with a strong apple note at first; when it dries down it’s like caramelised apple with cinnamon and vanilla. Very similar to Boss Bottled, ideal for daytime or the office, nothing for evening. It’s a buy, but there are many similar options.

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  4. Driven is fruity, woody and spicy. It opens with cinnamon and pepper, then apple emerges, reminiscent of Boss Bottled but darker. Elegant, suits the office and any season. Lasts around eight hours. Smells great, but wait for a price drop as it’s very similar to others and currently expensive being new.

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