Starry Nights Eau de Parfum bottle Starry Nights
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2000
££ Price Tier ££
Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum bottle Desire for a Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Starry Nights Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper beast - you'll either love its intense rose-musk-apple bomb or find it a synthetic headache. It's divisive, loud, and definitely not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a unique, compliment-pulling superstar.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum
This one is a classic for a reason, despite the reformulation grumbles. Dunhill Desire for a Man is a sweet, fruity, and unapologetically synthetic crowd-pleaser that women apparently adore. Be warned though, the opening can be a bit 'much' for some, and longevity is often a complaint.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 16%
Floral 24% 19%
Fruity 10% 9%
Green 6% 5%
Sweet 22% 27%
Warm 6% 4%
Woody 7% 14%
Earthy 12% 11%
Animalic 14% 12%
Fresh 20% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Starry Nights EdP
Desire for a Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 35% vs 34%
Bergamot 34% vs 22%
Lemon 29% vs 25%
Only in Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 17%
Shared Notes
Rose 41% vs 39%
Patchouli 36% vs 29%
Only in Starry Nights Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 22%
Only in Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum
Teak 32%
Shared Notes
Musk 42% vs 44%
Only in Starry Nights Eau de Parfum
Powdery 31% Amber 26%
Only in Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 55%

Accords

Starry Nights Eau de Parfum Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
69%
97%
Citrus
100%
Vanilla
90%
61%
Fruity
87%
86%
Musky
67%
84%
Rose
83%
74%
Patchouli
56%
Fresh
73%
60%
Woody
70%
Green
61%
54%
Fresh Spicy
55%
54%
Floral
Powdery shared
100%
69%
Citrus shared
97%
100%
90%
Fruity shared
61%
87%
Musky shared
86%
67%
Rose shared
84%
83%
74%
Fresh shared
56%
73%
Woody shared
60%
70%
61%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
55%
54%

Performance

Starry Nights Eau de Parfum Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Starry Nights Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its formidable projection and longevity, Starry Nights is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overwhelming. Its bold character makes it perfect for date nights or formal events, while its strength suggests caution for office wear.

Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and fruity character, combined with average projection and longevity, makes it a great choice for casual wear and dates. It's a bit too sweet and playful for formal events, and while not oppressive for the office, it's not its strongest suit.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Rose accords and Rose, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Starry Nights Eau de Parfum
Desire for a Man Eau de Parfum
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