Artisan Eau de Toilette vs Dunhill London - Desire Perfume Oil
Artisan EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Oil |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dunhill London - Desire Oil
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper British farce - a brilliant citrus-floral opening swiftly followed by a disappearing act. You'll love the smell, but you'll curse the performance. A divisive affair, some swear by its unique charm, whilst others rate it as nothing more than an expensive air freshener.
A roll-on oil sketch of Alfred Dunhill's Desire Blue (2002), keeping the fresh citrus-lavender-musk fougere structure recognisable but trading the original's assertive, marine-tinged spray sillage for a quieter, closer-to-skin oil that fades faster.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral profile is non-offensive and ideal for close-quarters like the office, though its poor longevity means constant reapplication. It's perfect for casual wear, especially in hot weather, as it never projects too strongly. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the bold presence for a date.
Seasons
A bright citrus-aromatic fougere that suits warm-weather, fresh-air wear; too light to register in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean and inoffensive enough for the office and daily casual wear; too soft for formal evening occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, aromatic
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops clementine and ginger
Where to buy
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