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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is mourned by many, a creamy, sweet dream of a scent that leaves some clamouring for a comeback and others baffled by its hype.
No.218 goes straight for Alfred Dunhill Desire's signature bold green apple opening, backed by neroli and bergamot before settling into a patchouli-rose-cedar middle. It's a lighter, more linear take on the original but the crisp apple-into-woods progression that made Desire a nineties/2000s staple is present and easy to enjoy day to day.
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and feminine, creamy nature make it suitable for dates and casual wear, prompting many to cherish it for intimate moments. While some find it too sweet for intense heat, its balanced profile allows for versatility across most other settings, though its warmth leans away from sport.
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Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fruity, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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