Noir Complete For Men
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2008 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dunhill Black
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget take on Dunhill Black. The green nettle-and-lavender opening drying into soft suede and woods captures the original's misnamed, fresh-herbal character; the original is already a modest performer, so this dupe sits right beside it - close-wearing and quietly green.
Dunhill Black is a divisive green scent, lauded for its unique nettle note, but criticised for poor performance. Some find it a fresh, versatile daily wear, while others can't stand its herbal bite or synthetic feel. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 26% | 26% |
| Sweet | 5% | 5% |
| Warm | 3% | 3% |
| Woody | 16% | 16% |
| Earthy | 8% | 8% |
| Animalic | 11% | 12% |
| Fresh | 20% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The green, herbal-aromatic character is at its best in mild spring and autumn weather and feels too light to register in deep winter.
Occasions
A clean, understated aromatic that suits business-casual office wear and daily life, with enough polish for a relaxed date.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and subtle nature with weak projection makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. The lack of strong sillage and longevity, however, diminishes its impact for dates (unless oversprayed) and formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Green accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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