Alfred Dunhill 2018 EDP

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Century

by Carlos Benaïm

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Alfred Dunhill Century is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Carlos Benaïm. Century opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Neroli, Cardamom, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, and Sandalwood. Alfred Dunhill's Century carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Dunhill Century is the definition of an underrated gem. It's a clean, sophisticated citrus-woody fragrance that consistently garners compliments, making it a surprise crowd-pleaser for those in the know. Don't fall for the 'fabric softener' comparisons - this is far more refined than that.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Century Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh, and slightly woody profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, drawing compliments without being overpowering. While not a beast in projection, its consistent presence and versatility lend it to date nights and even some formal settings, though its lightness might be overshadowed in very formal, heavy-hitting environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Century opens with a bright blast of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, quickly ushering in a fresh, almost soapy neroli. This luminous beginning is underscored by a soft, warm cardamom and hints of frankincense. As it settles, a clean, creamy sandalwood emerges, intertwined with earthy cypriol oil and a subtle, lingering musk, creating an effortlessly elegant, woody foundation.

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