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Alfred Dunhill 2002 EDT

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Desire Blue

by Philippe Romano

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Alfred Dunhill Desire Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Philippe Romano. Desire Blue opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Lotus, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Orange, and Rosewood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Alfred Dunhill's Desire Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

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 Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Citrus
100%
Marine
73%
Aromatic
65%
Fruity
63%
Aquatic
63%
Amber
56%

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

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.