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Driven by Alfred Dunhill

Men 2021

Perfumer
David Apel

Description

Driven by Alfred Dunhill is a woody floral musk 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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About Driven

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

Driven by Alfred Dunhill is a woody floral musk 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-tier fragrance. Smells like Boss Bottled Intense but it’s the best Dunhill I’ve found; it just needs better longevity on the skin.

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  2. adriantrv28

    It’s a clone of Hugo Boss Bottled, but it smells better and lasts longer… that says it all.

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  3. Fresh and very apple-forward at first. Once it dries down, it’s like caramelized apple with cinnamon and vanilla. Very similar to Boss Bottled, perfect for daytime or the office, not for night. It’s a must-buy scent, though there are plenty of similar options.

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  4. Driven is fruity, woody, and spicy. It opens with cinnamon and pepper, then apple comes through, reminding me of Boss Bottled but darker. Elegant, great for the office and any season. Lasts about 8 hours. Smells great, but wait for a price drop since it’s very similar to others and currently expensive as a new release.

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