Alfred Dunhill 2021 EDT

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Driven

by Catherine Selig

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Alfred Dunhill Driven is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Catherine Selig. Driven opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Juniper, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Teak. Alfred Dunhill's Driven carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A modern woody aromatic that's decent value, but splits opinions between "refreshing shower gel" and "sour chemical mess". It won't set the world alight, but if you're after a clean, easy-going scent that's often found on discount, it's worth a sniff.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Bright
  • Woody
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Driven Eau de Toilette 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its fresh and clean accords, and feedback from reviews stating it's a good gym scent or suited for "warmer day wear", it's highly appropriate for casual and sport settings. Its moderate longevity and intimate sillage make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, but it lacks the depth for formal events and the allure 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

Driven opens with a crisp kick of green apple and zesty bergamot, sharpened by a touch of black pepper. The heart introduces a cool, aromatic juniper and clean orange blossom, alongside the herbaceous hint of clary sage. It settles into a smooth, woody base of teak and vetiver, rounded out by a warm amber, offering a fresh yet grounded finish.

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