Alfred Dunhill 2008 EDT

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Dunhill Black

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Alfred Dunhill Dunhill Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. Dunhill Black opens with Nettle, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Suede, Cedar, and Guaiac Wood. Alfred Dunhill's Dunhill Black carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Dunhill Black is a divisive green scent, lauded for its unique nettle note, but criticised for poor performance. Some find it a fresh, versatile daily wear, while others can't stand its herbal bite or synthetic feel. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Masculine
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Dunhill Black Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Nettle100%
Heartas listed
Lavender58%
Jasmine42%
Baseas listed
Suede42%
Guaiac Wood31%
Cedar27%

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
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, green, and subtle nature with weak projection makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. The lack of strong sillage and longevity, however, diminishes its impact for dates (unless oversprayed) and formal events.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Dunhill Black opens with a strikingly unusual nettle blast - green, slightly bitter, and fresh, leading some to experience a grapefruit or rhubarb-like tartness. This transitions into a heart of clean lavender and subtle jasmine, before settling into a warm, inviting base of soft suede, guaiac wood, and cedar. It's a clean, green aroma that defies its 'Black' moniker, offering a fresh take on woody aromatics.

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