Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum bottle Desire for a Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2000 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Milan Flowers Eau de Parfum bottle Milan Flowers EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Desire for a Man EDP
View Liquid → Milan Flowers EDP

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.
Statement
Our Verdict - Milan Flowers EDP
A budget read on Armani Si Fiori. The blackcurrant-and-citrus sparkle, rosy neroli heart and fluffy powdery-vanilla drydown all come through, but the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the marshmallow creaminess and strong opening projection of the original are softened.
Favourite

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 32%
Patchouli 29% vs 20%
Only in Desire for a Man
Teak 32%
Only in Milan Flowers
Neroli 28% Oakmoss 19%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 55% vs 57%
Musk 44% vs 42%

Accords

Desire for a Man Milan Flowers
100%
Citrus
90%
Vanilla
87%
Fruity
83%
Rose
Floral
80%
Sweet
75%
73%
Fresh
70%
Woody
69%
Powdery
65%
67%
Musky
45%
61%
Green
Creamy
55%
100%
90%
87%
83%
80%
75%
73%
70%
Powdery shared
69%
65%
Musky shared
67%
45%
61%
55%

Performance

Desire for a Man Milan Flowers
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Milan Flowers

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Powdery vanilla and soft florals suit cooler spring, autumn and winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Soft and romantic, it suits dates and evenings, and is gentle enough for casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Desire for a Man EDP
Milan Flowers EDP
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS