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Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum bottle Desire for a Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender F
2000 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
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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 - Intense EDP
Prepare for a proper ruckus with this one. Some are completely obsessed, calling it sex in a bottle, while others find it a "headache-inducing scrubber" with rubbery and synthetic vibes. It's Narciso's take on a modern crowd-pleaser, but whether it hits the mark is down to your skin chemistry and tolerance for synthetic musks.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Desire for a Man EDP
Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 34%
Only in Intense
Peach 65%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 55% vs 58%
Only in Desire for a Man
Musk 45%
Only in Intense
Vetiver 42%

Accords

Desire for a Man Intense
100%
Citrus
67%
Musky
100%
69%
Powdery
96%
90%
Vanilla
86%
87%
Fruity
75%
83%
Rose
73%
Fresh
70%
Woody
51%
Sweet
67%
61%
Green
Aromatic
54%
Animalic
51%
Earthy
47%
100%
Musky shared
67%
100%
Powdery shared
69%
96%
Vanilla shared
90%
86%
Fruity shared
87%
75%
83%
73%
Woody shared
70%
51%
67%
61%
54%
51%
47%

Performance

Desire for a Man Intense
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.

Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its sweet and musky profile leans away from office wear, where it might be too intense for some. However, its 'sexy' and 'seductive' vibe makes it an ideal pick for dates and evenings out. While some find its longevity lacking, a fair few report it being a beast, suggesting a cautious approach for more formal or casual settings where a lighter touch is preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, fruity, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Desire for a Man EDP
Intense EDP
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