What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is blood orange and saffron. The heart brings cypress and clary sage. On the skin it settles into leather and patchouli. Overall it smells citrus and leather.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Desire Extreme notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Alfred Dunhill Desire Extreme EDT in detail
Alfred Dunhill is the house behind Desire Extreme EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Amber.
Which weather suits Desire Extreme
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and Prada Amber.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by leather and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and leather smells and notes like cypress and leather. Less obvious notes include bergamot and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
More from Alfred Dunhill
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Desire Extreme for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
Desire Extreme dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (8 shared notes), Prada Amber (5 shared notes), Azzaro (6 shared notes) and Memo Paris Iberian Leather (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Desire Extreme last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Desire Extreme come out?
It came out in 2017.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.