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Desire Black by Dunhill

Dunhill· 2014· Body Spray

Desire Black

7.8289Typically ~$40

Mostly grapefruit and bergamot, warmed by persian amber. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

SpicyFreshWoodyCitrusOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

Grapefruit Bergamot Black pepper Petitgrain

Heart notes

Cypress Saffron Turkish rose

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

89%

Spring

95%

Summer

87%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

78%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

89%

Club

60%

Formal

87%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillageroom-filling

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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7.738~$150

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9.213K~$100

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Sport

72%