Mandarin OrangeOpens with
NeroliHeart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaDries down to
Carlos BenaïmThe nose · 189 fragrances · also made Spicebomb Extreme (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Alfred Dunhill · Sold as masculine
Century
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — a moment of anticipation and comfort, where zesty freshness meets warm, woody depth.
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CenturyMid-range · $40–100
57%Similar accords, often for lessImpact Masculin · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Alfred Dunhill, Century is a fragrance that combines fresh spicy and woody notes to create an aromatic and warm scent. Perfumer Carlos Benaïm designed this composition around mandarin orange, grapefruit, and bergamot, which open the fragrance with a zesty brightness. The heart of olibanum, cardamom, and cypriol oil adds a layer of spiciness, while sandalwood and musk provide a warm, earthy base that grounds the entire composition. This blend is an embodiment of modern elegance, reflecting Alfred Dunhill's history of innovation and design.
Apply Century with a light hand; the citrus top notes are quick to fade but leave a lingering warmth. The sandalwood base develops gradually, so give it time to settle into your skin before stepping out.
Fig. 01 — Century, Alfred Dunhill
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
The Century line
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 16%.