Dunhill Black

This has become my most worn fragrance of all my bottles this summer. I have around 50. This is a lovely, fresh, green, and slightly woody aromatic fragrance that I just can't get enough of lately! I spray myself heavily and with no apologies! Starts off with a big blast of aromatic nettle, with a slight floral nuance of lavender and jasmine. After the opening sinks into the blend a bit, the florals make way for a gorgeous soft suede with some woody backnotes of cedar and guaiac. This is an all occasion, all season easy reach. Best for warm weather, but does ok in high heat as well. Late spring through early fall is best for this, but you can rock it in colder weather with aplomb as well. Why not? Elegant, masculine, and, like many Dunhills, so, so British. Refined and restrained. Not a loud scent, but very pleasant and performs well in most weather. An almost effervescent opening, sparkles and shimmers. Nettle is the star here, and I'd have never bought it if I had known that, because I've never cared for nettle. But this is artfully blended in a harmonious balance. Very nice. My tastes are constantly changing, but as of this writing, I'd say this for me is a 10/10.

I agree that it does smell dark, if not actually 'black'. The nettle accord is interesting and different, but for me only shows up in the first few seconds. Thereafter it takes on a classy dark sweet vibe that's modern and masculine, where I think the lavender complements the woody base really well. The more I've worn it, the less I've noticed the nettle accord but nonetheless I sense that it's still there giving it that inky green vibe that others have described. The jasmine accord gives it a welcome touch of transparency too. Overall it reminds me a lot of a green tinged version of Kenzo L'eau Pour Homme. I also think it's ESSENTIAL to layer it with the after shave balm so as to get good longevity (I get 6 or so hours) with sillage that remains discreet but noticeable. Like the other Dunhills I've had (Pursuit, London, and Pure), Black is a friendly choice, very attractive in concept and presentation, but is somewhat let down by the dubious quality of its ingredients. Nevertheless, this is still very good, and is my favourite Dunhill so far. In fact I wish I got a bigger bottle than the 30mls I'm currently using.

i just try it today Alfred Dunhill surprise me with each new product I like Dunhill products without discrimination Especially pursuit But this one will put all new Dunhill products under tough test After he put the previous behind (and that's really happend today after i test him i test the new Dunhill 51.3N but i just return to smell this one) he is starting a new strong era of Alfred Dunhill he is the best one in my opinion Strong masculine fragrance One of the best modern woody fragrance with a heart of lavender gives him a dreamer sense , and takes you quickly to a gripping combination of wonderful wood and leather harmonious nicely until I felt some sweetness And I think he will last for a long time he still strong and effective on the test paper for 5 hours tell now I'm going to buy him tomorrow for sure.. Notes : 1- If you are not man enough so please stay away and never use.. 2- Women...be worry 3- i used "he" instead of " it " because he is not a fragrance !! he is a stylish sensual man will Merge you making you someone else

It is quite simple yet delightfully fresh, green, woodsy floral potion. Nettle is distinguishable at the top, in my opinion with sour guaiac and sharp lavender, then it settles gently with smooth jasmine and musk (not listed? This may be actually suede-jasmine mix) with transcendent scent of suede and very light cedar (comparing to cedar-wise fragrances). Black maybe as a suit fabric, though it is quite smart but it reminds me rather of charming summer evening walk in surrounding of lake, river. The scent of humid, mild air and night flowers and water plants (or herbs like Mentha aquatica) This is actually a great calm perfume which could bring back good memories of vacation. Yes, it is not entirely innovative, but nontheless very pleasant. And, additionally, if sprayed generously it gives back generous, satisfying sillage and longevity. As a gentle fragrance, it could be a great choice for office or casual occasion, especially evenings during warm season such as garden parties, weddings, events.

I have this and have been wearing it for a while now, but what I get from this is the very nice nettle backed up by the other notes dring down to the nettle with a little woods. I like this fragrance and tend to pair it with summer/spring rainy days. I don't recommend it if you are looking for a strong beast mode type of profile this is not that kind of fragrance. IMO this is a easy green frag for days for your self-care as it just makes me feel good, but on my skin, it projects for a short time becomes a skin scent quickly at least on me.

This is such an interesting fragrance. At times it reminds me of Bvlgari Black, it's initially sweet in the opening, but as it softens I get the woody almost rubbery essence of it, soon after it softens down to a beautiful suede/woody fragrance, it really is pretty fabulous. Sillage isn't remarkable, it's fairly soft if anything, as for longevity, 4 hours on the skin, a little longer on clothes. As with all Dunhill fragrances, I love the bottle, feels really nice and solid.

Quite addictive is this one - it's very, very pleasant, sweet, herbal and woody. Excellent for the office. Longevity and silage are both good. You'll want to come back to this - it's really lovely! The bottle is high quality, as are all Dunhill fragrances. Longevity is only moderate at best. A thumbs up, however.

Dunhill black is a masculine summer time fragrance. The nettle smells unique. There isn't any citrus in here. Green, "dirty", a little bit leather. Perfect for high heat. Don't be afraid to over spray! Ladies will appreciate this. It's weird and unique.

Using the aftershave and the EDT really sets off the scent. I've been using this combo for the last few years, wearing it casually, usually during the day. Wish they made a EDP or Perfume.

Smells great! Although smells alot like the Azzaro Chrome on my skin. short longevity and sillage though. Azzaro Chrome wins.

This one is so remarkable really for me.Black in this case means sadness,brocken heart,loneliness.It,s a bitter tear...

I really like this scent, I also agree that it smells sort of like L'eau par kenzo, but more refined for more taste!

Unique dna Manly Dark Versatile Longevity is moderate Something special I might add

A unique, green, herbal and woody perfume. Nice but only moderate performance.

Thanks to Robbie and others for their reviews. I got this blind because I was hoping for something green-aquatic and that's what I got. I wouldn't call this black or grey, but rather dark blue. The colour of the juice matches the scent quite well. This is reminiscent of Lacoste Essential and Sung Hei for me. Early 00's so this would have been one of the last of this genre of green-aquas to come out. It is exactly what I was looking for; to draw a comparison in style I would say the nettle is to Black what seaweed is to Bvlgari AQVA. There is an underlying musky sweetness to it however, which i think is the woody suede and jasmine that mixes this up and turns it dark. I think this is a very masculine aquatic, made 'masculine' by the lack of citrus that we see in so many others. Neither is it like cool water or adg. It is familiar with a twist, and may have been what Davidoff had intended with Deep Cool Water or "Hot Water". since there is a warmth to this almost like in a menthol kind of way; I do not find it very synthetic and at the 3 hour mark it projects moderately. This does what a lot of the Hugo Line tried to do but with less synthetic materials (I can still breathe when I wear this). It's also a drier and warmer Kenzo L'eau, since there's no shot of lemon. I love it. Just keep in mind it's like someone soaked the nettle in the ocean. The jasmine "transparent"? is a soft undercurrent that floats close to the skin.

Just got this a few days ago as a blind-buy based on the notes, and my fondness for Dunhill. It's a lovely, if standard and a touch young scent, lite, green-ish, and unique enough that it stands out. The nettle and guaiac wood stand out and for mine, this combo gives it a slightly sour tinge (@Anywhereyouare's review nails it perfectly). I don't get too much cedar (if at all) and I'm fine with that since I wasn't looking for a peppery, spicy scent in this one. The jasmine is very understated, perhaps the suede & jasmine combo is contributing to the overall green/sour note. Longevity and sillage aren't great for this House, but not too weak either. I do wish it was a little more dry/green rather than sour/green, but thankfully it stops short of being sweet and sour like Desires Red and Blue. I'd say this is on par with 'Dunhill by Alfred Dunhill ', much nicer and more elegant than 'Red' and 'Blue' and not quite as upmarket as 'Icon'. Overall, a worthy addition that stands out, without actually being a standout.

This is not really a "Black" scent, although it seems to be more on the evening/night profile. It has a very unique herbal overtone that must be due to the nettle, that really makes it unique. I don't catch any of the cedar or jasmine at all. It could be considered a very masculine herbal, that won't smell like anything else in your collection. Unfortunately longevity is poor and village is good for about an hour only, so you'll need to spread around more sprays than you usually do to get some time out of it. Ladies will take note as they probably have never whiffed anything like this. No doubt worth the money and shelf space.

I’m a Dunhill fan, I love Desire and wore it as a signature scent a few years ago. Dunhill Black is a very unique fragrance, it starts out like a fresh cut greenery and then florals come in and finally settles down to the woods and suede. What makes it really unique is the transformation from the initial spray to the final settle down (about 20-30 minutes) first time I sprayed it I could not stop smelling it. As others have stated longevity and sillage are not strong, but just spay more or double spray. Very fascinating juice worth a blind buy!

This is brilliant. Watery aquatic/lavender with a familiar Dunhill DNA note, as in the Desire range. I have Desire Black which I love (and the orange citrus Desire Silver), but this is a lighter summer(?) version great for a little more subtle wearing in the office; this a more versatile fragrance. Could be called “Dunhill Desire Black Eau Fraiche”!!! Now only AU$14.99 at Chemist Warehouse for Father’s Day 2018. Also, keep an eye out for the new Dunhill Desire Blue Ocean which has come out as at Aug 2018. - a new improved replacement? ...

Fresh, without being in anyone's face. I find it different, distinctive, and definitely pleasant. The suede and the woods come through softly after about 20 mins and remain, along with a slight sweetness. Definitely one I will always like to have, especially if I am swithering what to wear, as it works anytime, anywhere - like the Martini girl - remember her - "Thaaatts Martini" - I hear that music now, which may also linger for some hours. Dang those add jingles. 😎🥂🎵🎵