Alfred Dunhill 2001 EDT

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X-Centric

by Maurice Roucel , Frank Voelkl

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Alfred Dunhill X-Centric is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Maurice Roucel and Frank Voelkl. X-Centric opens with Green Notes, Grapefruit, Cypress, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, Freesia, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Alfred Dunhill's X-Centric carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This early noughties gem is a divisive one: some adore its unique blend of fresh, spicy, and woody notes, hailing it as a true Dunhill classic. Others find it utterly forgettable, dismissing it as a generic department store scent with poor performance. A true love-it-or-hate-it kind of frag.
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  • Fresh
  • Woody
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Confident
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X-Centric 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, X-Centric is suitable for office wear without being overpowering. Its fresh, green, and woody character makes it an excellent choice for casual outings, and many reviews highlight its versatility for everyday use.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

X-Centric kicks off with a brisk, green freshness from cypress and vibrant grapefruit, quickly spiced up by cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg, giving it an invigorating but warm edge. The heart unfurls with a delicate floral touch of freesia and lotus, grounded by cedar. As it settles, a sophisticated base of musk, sandalwood, and patchouli emerges, sweetened subtly by ambergris, offering a warm and woody dry down that lingers gently on the skin.

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