Desire for a Man EDP

Alfred Dunhill by Michel Almairac Original
92%

No.218 Desire EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Desire for a Man EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - No.218 Desire EDP
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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Desire for a Man EDP
No.218 Desire EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 34% vs 37%
Lemon 25% vs 17%
Bergamot 22% vs 20%
Only in Desire for a Man
Orange Blossom 17%
Only in No.218 Desire
Neroli 24%
Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 30%
Patchouli 29% vs 40%
Only in Desire for a Man
Teak 32%
Only in No.218 Desire
Cedar 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 55% vs 46%
Musk 44% vs 53%

Accords

Desire for a Man No.218 Desire
100%
Citrus
90%
Vanilla
87%
Fruity
60%
83%
Rose
73%
Fresh
70%
70%
Woody
45%
69%
Powdery
67%
Musky
61%
Green
55%
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
40%
Citrus
100%
Vanilla
90%
Fruity shared
87%
60%
Rose
83%
Fresh shared
73%
70%
Woody shared
70%
45%
Powdery
69%
Musky
67%
Green
61%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Aromatic
40%

Performance

Desire for a Man No.218 Desire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Desire for a Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

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.

No.218 Desire

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, fruity, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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