Alfred Dunhill 2015 EDT

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Desire Silver

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Alfred Dunhill Desire Silver is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015. Desire Silver opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Cardamom, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Birch. Alfred Dunhill's Desire Silver carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a real marmite scent that divides opinion: some find it a fresh, versatile aquatic with surprising depth for the price, others dismiss it as a synthetic mess. It's affordable, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser for everyone.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Calm
  • Elegant
Desire Silver Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Rain41%
Baseas listed

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean aquatic and citrus profile makes it suitable for casual wear, gym, and office environments, especially given its moderate projection. It's not strong enough for formal occasions and its divisive nature makes it a risky choice for a date.

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

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

Opens with a brisk, zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin, quickly giving way to an aquatic heart where violet leaf and dewy rainwater notes create a cool, ozonic breeze. As it settles, a smoky, slightly leathery birch emerges, underpinned by earthy vetiver and a hint of warm amber, adding unexpected woodland depth to its initial freshness.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 25 September


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