Desire Blue Alfred Dunhill for men

In a world littered with dog fragrances this one is a breath of fresh air.

Just nice from the opening on and it gets better and better from there.

I've had my hands on 50 some samples/bottles over the last few weeks, and have found so many of these fragrances disappointing. This one isn't my favorite, but it isn't disappointing like so many others.

Am I the only one here getting a similar scent to Diesel Plus Plus?. It seems to be a tone down version, much more fresh and less sticky. I like this one much more, since the sweetness is tone down a lot, but I still get that milky note!. At the end, this one becomes much more serious, is not fresh anymore, more like woody/amber mix. Aquatic.......nope, I don't get that at all. The sillage and projection is very good without a doubt, you will get noticed.

Sampled one when I was 26 and disliked it. Try again one year ago. It seems 8 years made a difference in one's scent preference, what was an awful smell now become nice and likable. Lesson learned: try what perfume you dislike a few years later and see if it differs then. Perhaps like me, you will find it's an amazing discovery.

it holding the smell whole day....great i love it!!

huele fenomenal.

This is simply a beautiful fragrance - opening may be a bit fresh, however, the dry down is unique and sophisticated. I can't explain the scent of this fragrance in words, but definitely it is very Unique unlike others who have claimed it to be not so unique.

I would define it as Unique Fruity Aquatic. What I smell is a nice blend of Litchi, Sea/Water/Fresh Notes, Lotus (for sure a prominent note), Mandarin Orange and Musk as other prominent notes. Very Satisfied with the Buy.

Longevity: Is great on my skin.

Projection: Is above average and not on the face would get you complements for sure.

Silliage: Great,it will leave a scent trail.

Over all a great buy for all those who like Sweet, Fresh Aquatics.

not too bed

yes its nice,but kinda boring and too sweet.. poor lasting power.. i keep stay away from my boyfriend when he wearing this.. do not know why,it was made me dizzy.

I do not like this at all, it´s not bad and quite fresh at the start, soon becomes very weird.

Buen perfume, pero no es el mejor. Huele bastante bien, pero se siente algo químico al principio, aunque unos segundo después produce un buen aroma su duración en mí es de unas 5 a 6 horas, es decir aceptable.Un buen golpe de la casa inglesa, sin embargo es totalmente inferior a su hermano "ROJO" en todos los aspectos,aunque sigue siendo bueno. 7.8/10

Only the top notes smell interesting. On my skin the base notes smell horrible. Poor longevity. Good for those who like the aquatic/fresh genre of perfumes.

Nice floral note
Nice aquatic note
Nice woody and green notes
But altogether, not so much. Overall the smell mostly reminds me of something used in the spray of a cleaning product. It is a noce smell but people in Australia may find it reminiscant in the same way I do.

I need your help pls... Which one better, desire blue or dunhill london ?

Update : i'm agree with jasonx... i feel like a huge glass of ice tea + sugar now lol

next, i'm gonna buy dunhill london

Dunhill Desire Blue EDT

It's so fruity at the beginning! I do notice a very light sweet scent, maybe it's the litchi and bergamot together, a very light sweetness with a bright citrus note to lift up your mood.
Faded into lotus later on with the aquatic notes, while you can still get the bergamot at the same time, makes you feel so relax and delightful.
Finally the rosewood comes to play its part, which is not being a strong one, it's light and more youthful form in Desire Blue. The scent from here can keep to a few hours, then it turns to a very clean white musk still with the aquatic notes, and you can definitely notice the tonka bean and the amber coming, again not a creamy one, it's so fresh and cozy.

Everything is so fresh and light in this blue bottle, that makes it not being too masculine. Every age can wear it but it's definitely more of a spring/Summer scent with the green, aquatic notes. I love smelling it on guys but ladies can wear it too, if you're looking for a fresh, relaxing one. Everyone around me likes it, It's a unisex gem with a nice design of a handcarry drinking bottle with a silver cap. =)

Form the beginning to the dry down is so smooth! Not every aquatic/green notes based perfume can do that, as far as I know, my Dior Cherie L'eau fail on that.

Longevity: Quite good on my dry skin, at least 5 hours+, tested on FEB.

Sillage: Average, quite good for an EDT.

CP value: Quite Acceptable. I got it online for US$50, 100ml/3.3oz.

Targeting: Mostly under 30, but I think it could be cute and fresh for a men who is 40+.

Score: ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ 8/10.

Enjoy! xoxo FiFi.

You do get noticed and praised
It does smell like Indian incense at times,

But I personally feel, it’s more of Night perfume than day,

Lasting power on body skin dependant,

Summary;
Since many people using ,
A common perfume, with unique scent.

i have this perfume and till now i just use it less than half bottle.,the mix of sea note and something like bublegum note make me bit dizzy and sick.,i cant smell the fresh note of this perfume because to many sweet aromatic. Just need some time to adapt with this fragrance.,

the longevity is good about 6 hours and match in daily use

The plus about this fragrance is the unique bottle hhhahaha

My score ; 6/10

This is a pleasant fragrance that evolves into a lovely fresh, fruity smell. Some mint in the top note would have lifted it a bit I think. The drydown is the best bit - a tobacco-like pleasant, sweet, fresh smell. Similar to Bvlgari Blv Homme in my opinion. There is a Dunhill Red Desire note in there too. Longevity is good. A very nice man's cologne.

I couldn't apreciate this scent. Clean, light, but there is something about its sweet that bores me. More to a perfumed softener than others blue scents I know, and even less pleasant on my skin.

I think this is an AMAZING fragrance! Very unique spicy and aqua notes. Distinctly remember getting compliments from the ladies with this one...a classic!

I agree it smells great like the DD Red but i donot agree on longevity, cus i admit i gotta worst dry skin of the mellinum but my mates (perfume buddys) who are blessed with oily pro perfume skin also failed both the DD versions !

This fragrance really surprised me! I expected an aromatic aquatic and this is classified as an aromatic green and now I see why. I loved Desire for a Man and expected this to be a watery weak scent and it is nothing of the sort...

This is crafted in the classic style of three scent 'chords' composed of four 'notes' each. I find scents made in this fashion very well-balanced and usually harmonise well on my skin.

This begins with the zesty citrus of mandarin and bergamot but has the subtle sweet juiciness of lychee and the soft floralcy of aquatic lotus flower...heavenly! The citrusy water vibe continues in the heart, accented by rosewood (yum) and mahogany, is very crisp and unique. This projects very well for a 'blue' scent. The drydown is smooth and sexy with sweet tonka and warm, smooth benzoin balancing amber's richness and a very clean musk. All through a wearing of this you are delighted by different nuances between the notes and accords present. When I wore it last a few days ago I did a lot of fast walking in mid-70 degree temperatures and full sun and my body heat seemed to magnify and project the scent without getting a sweatiness or sourness to it, as some citrus heavy scents can. Say what you will about 'modern' Dunhill scents...this one is fantastic!

Sillage: great
Longevity: super
Overall: 4.5/5

This is so sexy and quite different from the original red Desire yet somehow similar in it's subtle sweetness and its overall vibe. Clean and fresh like many other blues, warm and sweet and very long lasting unlike any I have tried yet. I was going to get Givenchy PH Blue Label, but decided at the last minute to get this, and for a blind buy (based on the comparative reviews here), I made the right choice...and stand by it!

great scent, i love it! i bought a bottle after reading all the recommendations here. lasts about 6 hours on me. cool bottle design too. :)

i like this one. very good for summer.clean.so far 7+ hours and still smells great.ciao!

Hi.

Lovely happy fragrancs!When i smell it feel almost giddy with happiness.Yes i think it is definitely a happy scent for hot weather.Clean,relax,young and delicate too.

I love DUNHILL fragrances and DB is really an excellent cologne.it starts nice with notes of citruse sweet and not sharp.The combination of citrus notes is so nice and all the notes are nice together.

is a little similar Cool Water for me and light enough to wear in the heat.really good summerIt would be a great one to wear out to special sports like tennis or golf!

The longevity is average on my skin and the bottle is lovely too!

7/10

This cologne right here began it all for me. My love affair with fragrances began with Desire Blue. It's one of the best fragrances out there in my opinion and it's not widely known and used for that matter where I live giving me that element of exclusivity.

I came across this smell at a duty free store in the airport about 5 years ago. I was hooked on the first whiff all the notes in this fragrance are perfectly blended, it's a light smell not too overpowering and not over burdened with citrus.

The only words that I can come up with to describe this scent is warm and smooth. It's not a formal smell but can work well in the office. Anyone who wears this fragrance is saying I'm approachable, easygoing and youthful.

This is a hidden gem. Unique in category is what i can say. Desire blue is an oustanding fragance that i can enjoy like no others. The first minutes open your nose with energetic and luminous notes with a fruity combo, the other side of the smell change to an oceanic and relaxing feeling, finally a soft floral-aromatic wall stay with a great longevity and sillage.

When you wear it, everyone knows that....but I really dislike its smell.

Great summertime fragrance. My number one summer scent.

love the freshness and im thinking of getting creation lamis request cool for 3 on perfumemax

this one is same like Disel ++Masculine
but i dont like it

very light cologne
it is between dunhill(brown) and desire
cool fragrance
it disperse very good in evening

When I First sampled It I Didnt really like it.That was before i had a lil Knowlege Of Frangrance.Seemed To Light.But I Bought i 4.2oz Bottle and really Enjoy It.Great For Everyday Use.Not for me for Nightwear.It also smells abit Like BLV Pour Homme.Which I Like as Well.Over Very Nice.

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this is what im talking about! a scent for all occasions that you cant go wrong with,and it smells WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!

What a mixture of pure enlivening indulgence!i bought this as a gift to my hubby for 3 Christmases already and he says his day isn't complete without a spray.I guess it added up to his confidence and charm. For me he smells of fresh sea mist and musk and at the end of the day i get to enjoy the scent again.
Girls, if you want your man to be huggable at dawn(and at dusk) buy him one!!

when i am wearing it, everybody keep asking me what perfume is that, haahaa
Fresh,long lasting and i love it so much

damn man, it's great, my girl's legs just start to tremble when i'm spray it on my neck (what is a little bad for me because when my desire blue is gone, she might leave me, hahaha) it's beautifuly fresh, without leaving the sexy side. thanks dunhill

i'm using this, and it smells just wonderful. my girlfriend love the smell on me :)

it smells sweet and blue at the same time. last very long on me :)

I don't want to be harsh but this one is really a joke. It starts out kinda ok but just 10 minutes later, the only thing I can smell is ice tea. Honestly, just like you pour tea all over your body and that's it! One of the worst I've smelled so far!

Very sexual smell...

good but smells cheap and not there is no diffrence between it and any fresh body splash

Better than AQVA or Allure Sport or any "pure" perfume out there. What a cute bottle! Manly, fairplay and style. What a wonderful scent! Not something so special, Blue Desire's a casual wear which is really fresh, pure, free spirit, and also attractive and youthful. Besides, it has such a great longervity.