Is Eden Perfumes No.218 Desire a dupe of Alfred Dunhill Desire for a Man?
Desire for a Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2000 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.218 Desire EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a classic for a reason, despite the reformulation grumbles. Dunhill Desire for a Man is a sweet, fruity, and unapologetically synthetic crowd-pleaser that women apparently adore. Be warned though, the opening can be a bit 'much' for some, and longevity is often a complaint.
No.218 goes straight for Alfred Dunhill Desire's signature bold green apple opening, backed by neroli and bergamot before settling into a patchouli-rose-cedar middle. It's a lighter, more linear take on the original but the crisp apple-into-woods progression that made Desire a nineties/2000s staple is present and easy to enjoy day to day.
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and fruity character, combined with average projection and longevity, makes it a great choice for casual wear and dates. It's a bit too sweet and playful for formal events, and while not oppressive for the office, it's not its strongest suit.
Seasons
Community season votes for Alfred Dunhill Desire for a Man, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Alfred Dunhill Desire for a Man, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fruity, fresh, woody
Adds cedar and neroli, drops orange blossom and teak
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