Century
“Century by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a citrus, woody composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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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.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
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.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos 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. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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Designer Alfred Dunhill
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Century, Alfred Dunhill
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