Alfred Dunhill Dunhill for Men for men - Opinios Reviews

The best release of 1934 – yes, it outshines the classic Caron pour un homme – and a monument of modern perfumery. GiantG has said it all – nothing about this fragrance could be improved, not by the million new scent molecules developed in the last decades. And for all the progress in perfume technology, that Dunhill for men has been discontinued speaks volumes about how little such progress means in terms of the aesthetics of scent. Yes, tastes change, of course, but: would anybody consider taking Benny Goodman off the airwaves, just because Amy Winehouse is more popular these days? Yes, it's about profits, of course, but we are talking here about a cultural treasure, a fascinating conception of masculinity that intelligently challenges its contemporary incarnations (FDR vs. W, Duke Ellington vs. 50 Cent), and an aesthetic triumph. The persistence of subtlety, the refinement of true luxury, which is never ostentatious, the harmony of perfect chords rather than the deafening blare of tin fanfares. Nostalgia for the 1930s is certainly inapposite, but those things that were indeed good about them are captured in this fragrance. It still satisfies today - immensely.

Wow. What else can be said about this fragrance that has not already been said- especially so wonderfully by GiantG and others. Just to add my two cents worth I guess is all I can do. To reiterate- a classic gentlemen's scent if there ever was one. One to wear to the bank. For Dunhill to discontinue this is a travesty. Enjoy while you can.

I'm a huge fan of Dunhill Edition and got hold of this while I could. I was still surprised, though. Edition is not in the same league as this. Subtle and striking. Simply the best EDC I've ever owned. Highly recommended.

A brilliant subtle leather which remains fresh too. It has the most persistent light presence that I know, this has cologne strength with EDP longevity.

There is a slight metalic note which sits with the leather, like the buckles on the belt a jacket.

Classic.

great scent, fitting to a english bespoke suit and expensive leather shoes. Medium sillage an longetivity on me.

A classic floral fougere from the mid thirties.

Top notes: begamot wih lemon, petitgrain, lavender and clary sage
Mid notes: Rose, Jasmin, Carnation, Orris and Sadalwood
Base Notes: Musk, Tonka, cedar, moss, amber and leather

Too bad there aren't more men who love good classic fragrances; then there would be more buyers of them and they would be discontinued at a much smaller and slower rate.