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Dunhill Eau de Parfum bottle Dunhill EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2003 Year 1934
££ Price Tier £
British Designer For Men Eau de Parfum bottle British Designer For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dunhill EDP
This one is a divisive gem, with some hailing it as a sophisticated, masculine classic that turns heads, while others find it too powdery, linear, or simply 'boring.' If you like a clean, soapy, office-friendly scent with a touch of nostalgia, Dunhill could be your underrated champion.
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Our Verdict - British Designer For Men EDP
A budget read of Dunhill for Men, the refined 1934 aromatic-woody that helped set the template for the great fougeres. British Designer captures the lavender-citrus opening and powdery floral-woody drydown, with PP wearers saying they mix it freely with the original. It softens the gentle leather and mossy depth a touch, but the genteel, old-school character survives.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dunhill EDP
British Designer For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 30% vs 31%
Geranium 28% vs 25%
Lemon 20% vs 23%
Only in Dunhill
Clary Sage 20%
Only in British Designer For Men
Nutmeg 19%
Shared Notes
Iris 25% vs 21%
Rose 15% vs 19%
Carnation 15% vs 19%
Jasmine 12% vs 19%
Only in Dunhill
Cedar 16% Orris 16%
Only in British Designer For Men
Woody 21%
Shared Notes
Leather 18% vs 18%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 16%
Sandalwood 16% vs 22%
Oakmoss 12% vs 22%
Only in British Designer For Men
Cedar 20%

Accords

Dunhill British Designer For Men
100%
Aromatic
80%
81%
Woody
70%
79%
Powdery
50%
73%
Iris
61%
Earthy
57%
Lavender
55%
Rose
52%
Musky
Floral
45%
Leather
45%
Green
40%
Aromatic shared
100%
80%
Woody shared
81%
70%
Powdery shared
79%
50%
73%
61%
57%
55%
52%
45%
45%
40%

Performance

Dunhill British Designer For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Dunhill

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its clean, professional, and subtle nature makes it excellent for the office or formal events. While some find its performance lacking for dates, it projects a sophisticated charm suitable for close encounters; however, it's definitely not one for sport.

British Designer For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A refined aromatic-woody with mossy depth that suits spring and autumn best, with enough body for milder winter; the powdery florals feel heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Discreet, mature and genteel, it is tailor-made for the office and formal settings, staying understated rather than statement-making.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dunhill EDP
British Designer For Men EDP
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