British Leather Eau de Parfum vs Desire Extreme Eau de Toilette

British Leather

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2017
££	Price Tier	££

Desire Extreme

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British Leather

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - British Leather

Dunhill British Leather isn't for everyone. It's a proper grown-up leather scent; rugged, smoky, and definitely leans masculine. If you like a challenge or prefer classic over modern, this could be your jam. Others might find it a bit too old-school or even like an ashtray.

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Our Verdict - Desire Extreme

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love how it swerves the crowd-pleasers with its bold, dark character, or you'll find it an overwhelming, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're after something unique and masculine, it could be a winner.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	16%
Floral	8%	4%
Fruity	0%	4%
Green	18%	18%
Sweet	9%	9%
Warm	16%	15%
Woody	22%	23%
Earthy	14%	17%
Animalic	8%	13%
Fresh	22%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

British Leather EdP

Desire Extreme EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 18% vs 24%

Only in British Leather

Cardamom 22% Hazelnut 21% Juniper 20% Lemon 19%

Only in Desire Extreme

Blood Orange 42% Saffron 34%

Only in British Leather

Mate 26% Pepper 19% Lavender 19% Violet Leaf 18% Orange Blossom 18%

Only in Desire Extreme

Cypress 53% Clary Sage 47%

Shared Notes

Leather 30% vs 30%

Patchouli 17% vs 24%

Vetiver 15% vs 21%

Only in British Leather

Cypress 20% Sandalwood 16%

Only in Desire Extreme

Amber 24%

Accords

British Leather Desire Extreme

100%

Aromatic

75%

51%

Citrus

100%

94%

Woody

70%

80%

Fresh Spicy

58%

80%

Leather

77%

61%

Warm Spicy

70%

57%

Animalic

48%

Metallic

49%

Patchouli

47%

Earthy

47%

45%

Smoky

Aromatic shared

100%

75%

Citrus shared

51%

100%

Woody shared

94%

70%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

58%

Leather shared

80%

77%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

70%

Animalic shared

57%

48%

Metallic

49%

Patchouli

47%

Earthy

47%

Smoky

45%

Performance

British Leather Desire Extreme

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

British Leather

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its strong projection and distinct, rugged leather profile make it less suitable for the office and casual daytime wear. It shines in formal settings and evening dates, particularly in cooler weather, where its depth and lasting power are an asset.

Desire Extreme

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity mean it won't overpower an office, but the darker, more intense leather and spicy accords are better suited for evening and casual wear. The polarizing nature also suggests it's not universally office-safe.