Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Vanilla
83%
Fruity
80%
Fresh
75%
Rose
74%
Woody
65%
Powdery
65%
Musky
63%
Green
63%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Vanilla, and Fruity) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Vanilla, Fruity, and Fresh among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Citrus, Vanilla, Fruity, and Fresh among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Desire for a ManbyAlfred Dunhillis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.Desire for a Manwas launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Rose, Teak Wood and Patchouli; base notes are Vanilla and Musk.Dunhill Desire for a Man is a perfume introduced in 2000, in the beginning of the new millennium. With its very red bottle this brand tries to attract attention of the customers, namely new generation from 25 to 45. It is addressed to self-confident and the men who want to be in the center of attention. The Desire perfume opens with the notes of apple, orange blossoms, fresh, sweet bergamot and sparkling lemon. The heart brings notes of rose, patchouli and teakwood in. The base acts with the accords of vanilla, musk and labdanum. With its attractive and modern design, Dunhill Desire is made of ruby-red glass which conquests with its woody-oriental composition. It was designed by Michael Almairac.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Desire for a Man office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.