LitchiOpens with
Sea NotesHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Alfred Dunhill · Sold as masculine
Desire Blue
The feeling of stepping into an upscale lounge where zesty citrus meets the soft hum of conversation — a space that feels both invigorating and welcoming.
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Desire BlueMid-range · $40–100
42%Similar accords, often for lessZara Night Pour Homme II Summer · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Desire Blue by Alfred Dunhill was launched in 2002, crafted by perfumer Philippe Romano. This aromatic green fragrance opens with bright citrus notes like litchi and mandarin orange, blending into a marine-aromatic heart that captures the essence of sea breezes and aquatic freshness. The base notes of amber and tonka bean provide warmth and depth, grounding the composition in a subtle sweetness.
For best effect, apply this fragrance lightly in the morning. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so allowing it to settle on your skin will highlight its warm base notes as the day progresses.
Fig. 01 — Desire Blue, Alfred Dunhill
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Philippe Romano
Twenty-three years at Robertet, eighteen more at DromBorn on December 23, 1957, in Grasse to a perfumer father, Philippe Romano grew up around the orange trees of Spain before training at Robertet Grasse under his father's guidance.
The Desire Blue line
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Designer Alfred Dunhill
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The originalDesire BlueAlfred Dunhill · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2019Zara Night Pour Homme II SummerAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.73 (55)
With Alfred Dunhill Blend 30
Adds woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy; shares bergamot and tonka bean and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 13%.