Dunhill Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Dunhill Edition
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1984 Year 1988
££ Price Tier ££
Nobile Eau de Parfum bottle Nobile

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dunhill Edition
This 80s fougère was once a timeless classic, evoking sophisticated masculinity, but sadly, its modern iterations are watered down. The original was a masterpiece; current versions are a pale imitation, leaving many yearning for its former glory.
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Our Verdict - Nobile
This legendary fougere has become a mythical beast due to its discontinuation, with prices bordering on the absurd. Is it worth tracking down? It's a classic for a reason: bold, fresh, and unapologetically masculine, a benchmark for the genre that still holds up. Don't fall for the hype prices, though.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 10%
Floral 24% 20%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 17% 21%
Sweet 12% 13%
Warm 13% 9%
Woody 17% 19%
Earthy 12% 14%
Animalic 1% 4%
Fresh 23% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dunhill Edition EdP
Nobile EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 29% vs 13%
Lemon 26% vs 13%
Bergamot 22% vs 20%
Lavender 21% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Carnation 17% vs 11%
Geranium 16% vs 13%
Jasmine 16% vs 14%
Cyclamen 15% vs 11%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 20% vs 13%
Oakmoss 18% vs 20%
Cedar 16% vs 10%
Amber 12% vs 10%
Tonka Bean 11% vs 10%

Accords

Dunhill Edition Nobile
100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Fresh Spicy
86%
85%
Woody
90%
68%
Citrus
58%
56%
Earthy
55%
52%
Floral
51%
52%
Fresh
48%
Mossy
52%
44%
Lavender
48%
Green
47%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
86%
Woody shared
85%
90%
Citrus shared
68%
58%
Earthy shared
56%
55%
Floral shared
52%
51%
52%
Mossy shared
48%
52%
Lavender shared
44%
48%
47%

Performance

Dunhill Edition Nobile
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dunhill Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, classic profile make it highly suitable for the office or casual wear, avoiding overt intrusiveness. However, the reported weakness of modern formulations means it might struggle to make an impact in louder, more formal settings.

Nobile

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its excellent longevity and projection make it suitable for dates and formal events, though its classic, assertive character might be a bit much for a quiet office or casual wear. Reviewers often highlight its masculine and elegant nature as ideal for standing out in special settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dunhill Edition
Nobile
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