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Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum bottle Desire for a Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2000 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
Classic Gold Eau de Toilette bottle Classic Gold EDT

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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 - Classic Gold EDT
Jaguar Classic Gold is either a cheap-as-chips blind buy that smells far more expensive than it is, delivering compliments and great performance, or a synthetic, headache-inducing mess that you'll quickly pawn off. Consensus is it’s a brilliant value fragrance, perfect for everyday wear.
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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
Classic Gold EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 34% vs 41%
Bergamot 22% vs 29%
Only in Desire for a Man
Lemon 25% Orange Blossom 17%
Only in Classic Gold
Lime 29%
Shared Notes
Teak 31% vs 48%
Only in Desire for a Man
Rose 39% Patchouli 29%
Only in Classic Gold
Orange Blossom 52%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 55% vs 50%
Musk 44% vs 25%
Only in Classic Gold
Patchouli 25%

Accords

Desire for a Man Classic Gold
100%
Citrus
100%
90%
Vanilla
87%
87%
Fruity
67%
83%
Rose
73%
Fresh
52%
70%
Woody
68%
69%
Powdery
60%
67%
Musky
61%
Green
57%
Sweet
58%
55%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
90%
87%
Fruity shared
87%
67%
83%
Fresh shared
73%
52%
Woody shared
70%
68%
Powdery shared
69%
60%
67%
Green shared
61%
57%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
55%

Performance

Desire for a Man Classic Gold
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.

Classic Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and crowd-pleasing scent make it suitable for office and casual settings. While some find it too strong for summer, the underlying freshness allows for versatile wear, though it might be too sweet for formal events or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, vanilla, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Desire for a Man EDP
Classic Gold EDT
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