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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 featuring apple, lemon, bergamot, and orange blossom. The heart reveals floral and woody elegance thanks to rose, teakwood, and patchouli. Finally, the base settles with sensual warmth provided by vanilla and musk.
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Eternal aroma, apple aroma… with something more… it’s strange, it’s unique…
Late at night, I realized not many men like it. Their opinions are like this: Nice bottle to look at? CHA CHA, 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…
Alfred Dunhill Desire: I’ve wanted this for a while, and finally got it. I must say it’s a very pleasant aroma; I clearly noticed the green apple, its predominant note, but not the only one. It mixes perfectly with vanilla and musk, resulting in something charming. It’s soft yet noticeable; not intrusive. Lasts about 7 hours on skin, then it’s close to the skin, but it impregnates clothes very well and lasts longer. 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 mix 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, the top-rated notes for Dunhill are green apple and vanilla, while for Boss Bottled, it’s vanilla followed by green apple. When they dial down the apple and the spicy note, they add a musky note that seals the deal perfectly.
Well, I finally have my Dunhill Desire. First off: the red bottle is gorgeous 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 talcum-powdered (roses) and citrusy (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. 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 a liking to it slowly. It’s one of those whose first impression can change. UPDATE: It strikes me that the distributor data is the same as for Rochas Man, curious. Fragrance: 9/10 Longevity: 6/10 Projection: 8/10 Price: 8/10
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 night, and has good potential with women. It’s a bit like Xeryus Rouge, but Dunhill Desire is more striking and has greater presence. Worth buying a bottle if you get the chance.
Delicious aroma.
Ten days into using 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 like woods in a very subtle way. As for projection and longevity, despite what English-speaking users say, in my experience it leaves a bit to be desired. Maybe 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 the scents I like most just don’t get along with my skin. Still, it’s my favorite from my modest collection. It has a captivating aroma that you want to smell over and over again.
Definitely a unisex scent that’s a hit. It shouldn’t be missing from your collection.
Sorry to say it, but after buying it blindly based on good reviews, it didn’t hook me. It doesn’t smell bad; it’s fresh and discreet, but it sounds 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 on 100ml, I wasn’t expecting miracles, so it’s not a total disappointment; it’s pleasant at times. Ideal for summer or heat. If you’re looking for something light, sweet but weightless, and cheap, it could be your option. Slight projection and trail. P.S.: It’s the 2014 version; I don’t know if it was better when it first came out, but the bottle is really cool.
Olfactively, I was reminded of Perry Ellis and Jacques Bogart fragrances, but to be honest, I still haven’t figured out 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 smelled a bit 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 doesn’t smell spicy. For me, reviewing this fragrance is a dilemma because it smells like things it doesn’t contain (even black pepper came to my mind…). 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, if you’re waiting for the next Allure, the next Shalimar, the next Black Afgano, or the next unicorn… this fragrance will seem bland and common to you, but I consider it a delicate, classy, jovial, masculine, modern fragrance, not too mass-produced, which deserves a chance. Ideal for summer or spring nights, for occasions that don’t require formal attire.
A fragrance with high personality and a unique scent. I don’t recommend it for young people because it’s not a simple fragrance. My dad used to wear it for work; his boss gave it to him. A very rich fragrance.
It’s a very enveloping and captivating, sweet fragrance. I find it more nocturnal than diurnal, and it reminds me a bit of Sculpture pour Homme. It smells like ‘vanillized’ apple, clean, and certainly smells good. It’s one of those fragrances that make you want to sniff your wrist to identify all the nuances. On the other hand, it feels quite synthetic, which costs it a few points. If I had to choose, I’d almost prefer the synthetic scent of Sculpture; it’s cheaper, has more character, and is a bomb in terms of projection, which is something Desire for a Man lacks.
Desire Red is one of those fragrances that has truly earned its reputation, especially regarding what it aims to achieve: it’s exquisite and clearly designed to seduce in a powerful, fast, direct, and straightforward way. However, one of its great particularities is that while it shares some traits with generic perfumes made explicitly to seduce in a vulgar sense, it also possesses a streak of distinction and refinement that few have. It combines both. It’s perfect for that kind of rogue anti-hero dandy who seems like a shot in the dark, a superfluous and carefree hedonist who hides nobility, courage, and cunning deep within. Han Solo could 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, that’s how it behaves. It never fades even a bit and actually improves over time. I detect the apple, though not as strongly as most. I smell the neroli, patchouli, vanilla, musk, and something especially distinctive in this fragrance, which is likely teakwood or how it blends with other notes. It’s a markedly unisex tenor. Unfortunately, the work suffers from a serious flaw: performance. The trail is very low and the performance is mediocre. Desire Red is richer than Black and Blue, but it’s the worst in performance. Aroma: 8.5/10 Sillage: 4/10 Longevity: 5/10 Versatility: 9/10
Well done, Dunhill! This is, for me, the best Dunhill fragrance I’ve ever worn. The notes are bold yet incredibly exquisite; the longevity is beastly and the sillage is undeniably high. Michel Almairac did an exceptional job here, and I’m grateful for it. This scent is unique—there’s no other fragrance with this aroma and originality. Rating: Excellent, 10/10.
Dunhill Desire for a Man seems to me a sweet, elegant, discreet, fruity, and woody fragrance. It doesn’t stand out for the ‘natural’ scent of its notes, but rather has somewhat of an ‘artificial’ aroma; however, it’s still pleasant. The opening is very fruity; I thought I smelled some red fruit, or maybe that was just my perception influenced by the bottle’s color, but the apple and some citrus are distinguishable, giving a sense of lightness and freshness. For a long time, that aroma dominates, and gradually the vanilla and rose start to emerge, creating a talc-like and slightly tender sensation. As several fellow reviewers have mentioned, it’s a soft fragrance despite being classified as oriental—it’s not heavy and can be worn in spring and summer. An extra point in its favor is its low cost, but a point against is its poor longevity.
Greetings. It’s a fragrance that you can’t deny smells good, but… it says nothing, it’s not special, it doesn’t impress. It’s totally bland, evoking total indifference for this product by Mr. Alfred.
I tried this fragrance back in 2002 because a friend recommended it, claiming that if I liked Xeryus Rouge (and I definitely do), I’d love this Dunhill too. Nowhere near the truth. I went to my trusted perfumer with full enthusiasm to test it, only to be hugely disappointed. I didn’t like it from the first spray, and it never got better over time. I remember it as strange and markedly synthetic. I never gave it another chance and don’t think I ever will. I also don’t understand where people see a resemblance to Xeryus Rouge. It’s just a matter of taste and noses, clearly.
Simple, with citrus notes, very office-appropriate. However, it can easily be mistaken for Perry Ellis 360 Red, so it’s not worth the investment if you’re worried about smelling just like everyone else.
This Desire Red is my all-rounder; it’s what I always wear when I don’t want complications; it’s my go-to, so everything I say about it will be praise, so I won’t say much, just that: -It’s a fresh, sweet oriental that, despite its notes, feels like a fresh, summery, airy aroma, perfect for any situation. -It has a certain synthetic vibe, which in my opinion is just another layer of the scent, 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 carefree fragrance, quite urban and versatile. Ideal for any situation. The performance is moderate, with an approximate duration of about 6 hours, with moderate projection, initially more noticeable, but it fades in the first hour until it’s almost skin scent. Versatile to the max, making it a good perfume for any climate or time of day. When I travel and can only bring one bottle, it always comes with me; it has a traveler’s soul like me, haha. Highly recommended perfume that I love.
Not much to add to the already numerous reviews: it’s definitely a non-commercial scent, one you surely haven’t smelled before. For me, Dunhill is my favorite brand; I only own this and Icon, and both are distinct from everything else—very unique and unmatched. I’m eyeing the Silver and Icon Absolute next; also highly recommended. I give Desire a 9.
I used it back in 2000 with great pleasure. Apple, vanilla, and a tart rose, as if it had been crushed in a mortar to leave only the acidity. It had a cheeky, arrogant edge; Desire was the rebellious brother of fragrances that changed the game in men’s perfumery like Boss Bottled, Le Male, Rochas Man, and Au Masculin. This was the delinquent brother who would eventually get you in trouble, and yet, beneath that mountain of acidic/citrus notes, it navigated a wood and musk base that gave it a certain class and creaminess, making it mature. Today it probably wouldn’t say much, but in those years, Desire was a groundbreaking perfume, and even today I remember it with affection. It was fruity, vanilla-sweet, and sweet, but not cloying like I fear many current perfumes in this synthetic/night/what-the-fuck category are. Moderate sillage and longevity; it was never a bomb.
A fairly creamy aroma… 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 was reformulated recently; it was completely full since the perfumery where I tested it opened less than a month ago. I’d say it’s a soft musk bathed in an innocent, shy rose, a touch of vanilla that had its intensity stripped away, and a very poor fruity note that resembles 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 sillage is rather poor, as almost from the first hour you can only smell it if you get quite close to where you applied it, and the longevity is very short; by 6 hours, I stopped smelling it.
Spectacular perfume, but it’s not for everyone, and definitely not for blind buying. Personally, it’s one of my favorites.
It smells delicious… but it doesn’t work for everyone, and besides, it’s potent—not dizzying, but strong. It easily lasts me 10 hours, and the projection is good for 4 to 6 hours.
I bought a 200ml bottle at a good price based on the good 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 sillage for most of its duration, about 8 to 10 hours, and is a very good option as a go-to perfume.
One of my favorite colognes from years ago; I still have some of the original version, though it doesn’t last as long as it did at first. It’s original, attractive, seductive, and a bit frivolous, with a great balance between fresh and sweet. A little bold because the middle notes have a feminine or unisex touch. Alongside the rose, I think it smells like lotus. It’s very versatile, works day or night, though I see it more as a daytime scent; it also goes 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 middle-aged man or for conveying stability. It’s perfect for someone young, bold, and active who wants to show audacity, which is the keyword. Beware of the frivolity it can convey.
Pink apple and vanilla, in that exact order, is exactly what it smells like on the skin. It gets compliments, lasts days on clothes, and is synthetic but good and cheap. Perfect for having fun without pretensions; everyone likes it, it has sillage, and I’d use it again without hesitation.
Dunhill smells great on paper: a mix of pink apple, vanilla, and a soft musk like 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. Maybe it’s my pH or the neroli. If it were like on paper, it would be one of my favorites, but it has been frustrating. It has echoes of Xeryus Rouge and good performance. The best part 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, carefree, playful, sweet, cheerful, youthful, and versatile: that’s Desire. 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 my way a while ago. Any impressions? To me, it’s the autumnal Montblanc Starwalker; the comparison isn’t forced. Both creations by Michel Almairac (DD is 5 years older than MS) share the same light, pleasant, lively, discreet, simple, and carefree ‘vibe’; but there are differences: I perceive DD as more youthful, seductive, and nocturnal than MS (this one is more adult, neutral, summery, and daytime compared to the former). Blind buy? If you like Montblanc Starwalker, go for it. Is it worth the price? I’ve seen it for as low as $30 for 100ml, which seems reasonable to me.
Desire for a Man (2000) has a fruity opening with sweet apple, neroli, elegant and discreet; I don’t perceive the rose accord with total clarity, but there’s a woody base sweetened by very discreet vanilla and white amber notes. I can detect some traces of Herrera Aqua for Men by Carolina Herrera and also Ferrari Black by Ferrari. I really like this fragrance.
This is a fabric softener scent, a somewhat synthetic clean aroma like apple soda, but it will get you tons of compliments in the nightlife scene; that’s where it shines best. It has a touch of seduction and is quite conquering.
The scent is very rich! It’s a soft, sweet, and excellent fragrance. It just arrived, and I sprayed it on my wrist… this aroma is new to me; I haven’t felt it in any other fragrance nor do I recall smelling it on anyone. It’s an inviting scent, very well crafted, definitely a hit. I bought it blind based on great reviews, along with an after-shave lotion and a shower gel plus a case, all for about 27,000 Chilean pesos. Great price for this fragrance. Recommended if you like sweet fragrances. Longevity and sillage to be confirmed. I don’t think I’ll ever delete it from my collection… I insist, it’s very rich in my opinion. Cheers, perfume lovers. Edit: 4 hours later, the scent is still noticeable on my wrist, softer of course, and now a very soft, rich, slightly sharp vanilla is clearly present. I haven’t stopped smelling my wrist since I sprayed it.
It’s a very rich fragrance ideal for when you’re looking to hit on women aged 25 and up. Highly recommended; I give it a 10 out of 10.
One of my favorite men’s perfumes; we took forever to find it for my husband because he couldn’t remember the name since he used it in high school. It’s a clean, soft aroma of apple, orange blossom, and lime, with the bergamot staying in the background. It’s not cloying or sweet; on the contrary, it’s fresh. Later, you notice the musky rose, then the apple returns, and it carries on for the 12-15 hours my husband wears it, sometimes lingering on the skin for even longer. Timeless, elegant without being heavy or pretentious, a different scent that’s a relief to wear without smelling like everyone else. I hope it stays this way.
I bought this blind thinking it would be similar to Lafayette Bond 9. The opening is good and similar, but after about 20 minutes, it dries down to a linear and boring scent with none of the opening’s character. This one is going to stay in my collection as a disappointment.
It smells very much like Hugo Boss Bottled; I used the original back in the early 2000s and got tons of compliments. This one has a touch of artificial syrup that doesn’t detract from its charm but rather adds to it; the Boss version feels more refined and polished. I think I’m going to buy another bottle of this delicious little treasure.
It’s a rich, masculine, and unique scent that exudes elegance and power. It doesn’t resemble anything else; it’s a hidden gem. It has a vibe similar to Creed Aventus—not because they look alike, but because both project masculinity, mystery, and that certain ‘something’ that makes people think, ‘Wow, what does he smell like?’ If you’re looking for something different and not overly mainstream, this is the one.
Don’t buy this blind. It smells sweet, vanilla, and rosy, so don’t go expecting compliments that will leave you speechless.