Alfred Dunhill 2020 EDP

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Egyptian Smoke

by Jérôme Epinette

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Alfred Dunhill Egyptian Smoke is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Jérôme Epinette. Egyptian Smoke opens with Pink Pepper, Ginger, and Tea, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Cacao Pod, Rose, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Palo Santo, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Alfred Dunhill's Egyptian Smoke carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; a dark, jammy rose tea with a smoky undercurrent. Some find it a masterpiece of masculine rose and exotic wood, others a sickly, overwhelming, or simply faint, diluted disappointment. Definitely not a blind-buy, despite the solid price point.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
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Egyptian Smoke Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, woody, and sweet profile makes it more suited for cooler weather and evening wear, particularly dates and formal events. While some report good longevity and sillage, reviews are mixed on projection, suggesting a more intimate wear for daily use and limiting its office appeal due to its distinctive character.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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 spicy kick of ginger and pink pepper, intertwined with a robust black tea accord. A rich, jammy rose unfurls in the heart, nestled among dry papyrus and a subtle cacao whisper, all underscored by sweet tobacco. The base settles into a warm embrace of patchouli, vanilla, and the unique, clean smoke of palo santo.

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