Alfred Dunhill 2002 Edp

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Desire Blue

by Philippe Romano

Alfred Dunhill Desire Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Philippe Romano. The fragrance opens with Litchi, Lotus, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rosewood, Sea Water, and Orange, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin, and Tonka Bean.

Our verdict on Desire Blue: Favourite

Desire Blue is a curiously divisive blue frag, with some loving its fresh, fruity sweetness and claiming it's unique, whilst others find it unbearably synthetic, cloying, and an all-round scrubber. A 'love-it-or-hate-it' without much middle ground, but often found cheap, so you can test the waters yourself.
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
Desire Blue Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21%
Floral 12%
Fruity 13%
Green 2%
Sweet 29%
Warm 9%
Woody 9%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 27%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate due to its non-offensive nature in lighter doses, its sweetness and potential for synthetic harshness make it less ideal for formal settings.

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About

Imagine a cool, blue cocktail: this opens with a burst of tropical lychee and juicy mandarin, sharpened by bergamot, before drifting into a heart of fresh sea spray and a whisper of orange, grounded by the warmth of rosewood. The dry-down is a soft, sweet musk, amber, and tonka bean, retaining a hint of that initial fruity aquatic zing.