Is Perfume Parlour British Designer For Men a dupe of Alfred Dunhill Dunhill?
Dunhill EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2003 | Year | 1934 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
British Designer For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Discreet, mature and genteel, it is tailor-made for the office and formal settings, staying understated rather than statement-making.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 12 of its 14 notes, including Leather, Lemon, Sandalwood
Adds nutmeg and woody notes, drops clary sage and musk
Where to buy
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