Desire Silver
“Desire Silver by Alfred Dunhill is a fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a aquatic, citrus composition with a ozonic undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2015, Desire Silver by Alfred Dunhill is a fragrance that marries the crisp freshness of citrus and aquatic notes with the warm depth of leather and woody accords. The composition opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, giving way to water notes and violet leaf for an ozonic freshness that's both invigorating and modern. Cardamom adds a subtle spice, while birch and vetiver bring earthy warmth. Amber rounds out the base, providing a smoky finish that ties everything together.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Desire Silver's opening is bright but fades within two hours. To ensure it lasts through the day, apply to pulse points in the morning and reapply after lunch for continued freshness. The smoky base notes emerge best when worn close to the skin.
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 quiet confidence of stepping into an office on a crisp autumn morning — where the bright, fresh scent of citrus meets the warm embrace of leather and wood.
Fig. 01 — Desire Silver, Alfred Dunhill
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