Dunhill Pursuit

Having purchased an increasing number of Dunhill fragrances, Icon the most recent, I was looking forward to adding a favorite from my collection. What attracted me to this perfume? Well, Intimately Beckham has been tempting me for a while now, and several reviews compared the similitude to Dunhill Pursuit. Since the notes in common are very few, I wanted to blind buy them both to try this hypothetical similarity on my skin and write my honest thoughts without prejudice of both. I was very impressed when I first tried it, so I couldn't wait to write the review! The horizontally developed minimalist bottle and heavy metal cap with an engraved orange compass are eye-catching for starters. It fits well with the Dunhill design, with its sleek profile. Also, the orange juice inside is beautiful to look at. As the nose behind this cologne is Michel Gerard - perhaps you know him for the most popular 1 Million by Paco Rabanne and other creations - my curiosity increases. In the opening's blast citrus accord, I catch a pronounced note of sparkly yuzu, a zesty fruit that I got aware of thanks to Trussardi Light for Him, and a delightful mandarine orange. Immediately I get a kind of resinous amber along with woods and slightly smoky incense. A sweet and sour aroma is all I get from the introductory stage. The initial harsh accord wears off relatively quickly; the booziness evaporates and leaves the seat to a more intense lavender, which is very popular in English or British colognes. Interesting is how lavender blends with cinnamon and amber accord, the latter rounds of the sharper edges of the aromatic herbs. There is a bite of cardamom, yet it does not dominate the heart. Meanwhile, a dry and musky note of ambrette seeds reveals itself from the spicy and oily bouquet. The savory spiciness of the heart is a pleasure for whom it may wear and smell it. It is a very aromatic scent, and not your typical spices. I pick up all the base notes here, notably the cedarwood. Pursuit dries down to a lovely mellow scent with a smoky vibe; I get an interesting unmentioned incense accord, which is practically present in the background through the fragrance's entire life. Perhaps that smokiness is oozing from the blend of blond woods, sandal and cedar, the refined patchouli, and the earthy vetiver. With that amber and woods accords, it makes it smooth and honeyed, yet not cloying. November just began; I know in this season I prefer woody, leathery, and oriental fragrances as they are very masculine and react well with chilly and misty days. You can smell the incense, amber, and musk vibe in this fragrance, which gives the scent that extra secrecy. This fragrance is a must for any men's collection and is perfect to wear on a night out as it has excellent staying power because of the notes of dark notes. Notwithstanding, it wears well for the office because it is not intrusive at all. Very classy, mature, I'd say, for a 30-50 aged man. In terms of sillage, Pursuit is rather fleeting and leaves only a limited trace. While projection is slightly more effective, it is still short-lived, just like longevity. Luckily, this one's longevity is better than its younger brother Custom, which does not last on my skin. On par with Dolce & Gabbana's The One, Pursuit is a classic autumn fragrance that also works well during winter. Thanks to its smokey and oily properties, it reflects the season well and reassures both the wearer and his entourage. It merits more recognition as it's a fragrance that's not just overlooked but largely forgotten. I'd say if you can find this one for the right price and can wait around to the middle and base notes, you may find this fragrance enjoyable to some degree. This review bases upon a 100ml (3.4 fl. oz) bottle I own since October 2020.

So there was a dare in a fragrance group to give a cheapie a chance, which sounds like an unfortunate game show, but nevertheless, I decided to play. The fragrance was Dunhill Pursuit. Most of you, like me, have probably never heard of it. Nor cared. Well, it came out in 2006 without much fanfare or celebrity endorsement. I'm sure it quickly made its way to drugstores and discount outlets where it continues to languish, unnoticed and unloved. At least until someone said, Hey, give this fragrance a chance. It will surprise you. A spicy amber with...whoah, wait, hold it right there...stop. I've had my fill of ambers, thank you. But okay, I'm not too proud to try things, especially at THAT price. That's the thing about fragrances. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You've got to smell it to know for sure. No one knows your nose like you do. Well, it’s all too easy to dismiss this inexpensive Dunhill as just another clean, bracing masculine with technically some amber in it, especially after the initial blast and probably 10-15 minutes into it. But then after about 15 minutes, something interesting happens. The volume is dialed down considerably, but other notes begin to take shape—cinnamon (but not too much), spices, sandalwood, and yes, amber. It’s deceiving because at the start, you’ll say, oh yeah, I’ve smelled this before. But by the time you’ve gotten to work, you’ll be amazed at how you’ve suddenly transformed into James Bond--a dashing man of mystery and fine taste. It does tone down quite a bit, both in projection and possibly duration; but hey, by the end of the day, isn't it pleasant to discover some sexy skin scents? In the final act, it gets a little resinous on me and I think I even get a little salted caramel with tobacco accents in the dry down. Super wearable, emergency fragrance. See? Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

This is the second Dunhill fragrance I have acquired and I bought it cheaply(75mL for the equivalent of a little over $20 US - on sale). I also bought it blind. In Australia, Dunhill fragrances can be found almost everywhere, which might give the impression to some that these are generic or of low quality. Not true. Well I'm certainly glad I bought this one. It is all 100% class. The packaging is very elegant, yet still functional: the compass design on the lid a nice touch and hints at Dunhill's commitment to quality. The liquid itself is very warm and rich. It has a pepper-like sharpness which is accompanied by the incense and woody notes, meaning that the sharpness is subdued enough to not make you sneeze. I'm not really sure how to properly express this, but here goes: the pepper (not listed as one of the notes)rises out of the general richness created by the expert combination of woody, spicy, incense and sweet notes and adds another dimension to this fragrance. It is impossible to overstate how classy this one is. After a while the pepper fades and the cinnamon and musk become more obvious. The woods and incense are the most pervasive of the notes and give this more than acceptible longevity. I have not yet experienced a Dunhill fragrance that I don't like.

I cant understand why this does not get more Love. a very nice woody amber scent with incense and even though it is not listed I smell leather. Good projection and I get 6 to 8 hours longevity with about 4 sprays which is pretty good in my book. It is a very warm, comfortable, elegant fragrance that would work very well for nights out or close intimate settings. Probably more suited for colder weather but is pretty good for spring and summer nights as well. If you like Gucci Pour Homme, Dirty English or Dsquared Potion and you are on the look out for something similar, Dunhill Pursuit is a very good, much cheaper choice that punches far above it's weight. I love it. 8.5/10 P.S Pursuit shines even more in the colder months. I've been getting close to 10 hrs longevity the past few days. Time to pick up a back up bottle. This is really good stuff.

I have reviewed this before, and at certain times I even placed this as my number one, top signature fragrance. This is not a heavy fragrance. It is a summer oriental if there were such a category here. Nevertheless, it is intoxicating, on a level similar only to Opium Pour Homme. (This is not to say these two smell similar!) It is subtly rich and rewarding. And the notes selected by the fragrantica staff in the description are off, but they appear to have tried to get the spirit of the scent in the selection of notes. But here are the fragrance notes as affirmed by the Dunhill people: Top Notes Bergamot, Mandarin, Yuzu, Pink Pepper Middle Notes Cinnamon, Ambrette seed, Spike lavender, Cardamom Base Notes White Cedarwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Patchouli

First off let me say I just purchased every fragrance this weekend that Dunhill currently offers. I have A growing respect for this House. With that said, I am stunned by Pursuit, I just Love it. A grown up Dirty English would be A good way to describe it, and since Dirty English was discontinued A perfect replacement. Very Masculine while remanning close to the skin, Perfect. When you sample this as always spray it on skin, for you rookies the paper sample strip is completely worthless, all Fragrance's need time to develop and mix with your natural body chemistry. 10/10 Permeant Staple in my collection.

Pursuit is such a free & optimistic, modern yet reserved, stylish and uplifting fragrance that it makes it easily my favourite from Dunhill! To me mandarin, lavender, amber and incense are the dominant notes and I just love the whole presentation of this fragrance as well. There are no boundries with this one, its such and easy yet elegant wear with great personality to it! Puts a smile on your face and has the word "negatve" deleted from its vocabulary! Sillage, projection ad longevity are all well done, no complaints at all! Very very nice! job by Girard for this old british house.

Dolce & Gabbana simply stole this right off the shelves. Even the bottle is clearly copied. This is extremely similar to "the one". Also, Abercrombie Fierce uses this exact formula too. It's a winner as a fragrance. There is just nothing bad to say, this is a extremely likeable scent from Dunhill - the king of affordables. Very modern still in 2022, perfect for spring day and a leather jacket. In fact, I might get a bottle for spring since the price is so good. Need to douse yourself in it because it does a vanishing act after an hour tops.

I have had this fragrance twice before and my nose never gets fed up of it. Being a natural perfumer and creator of my own perfumes I know that I prefer oriental woody fragrances as they are very masculine. In this fragrance you can clearly smell the incense and the ambers and musk which gives the fragrance that added mystery. This fragrance is a must have for any male collection. This fragrance is perfect to wear on a night out as it has very good staying power which is down to the musk, amber and incense notes.

Amber fragrances tend not to have the best longevity in my experience. However, there is enough in this Alfred Dunhill composition to elevate it above the generic genre. It has an appealing spicy, woody drydown. As with most Dunhill fragrances you are getting a classy, masculine fragrance at a good price. I struggled with Icon but this is a winner. You get decent longevity, silage is moderate and not too overpowering. A great all-rounder, nice to entice the object of your desire on a date and a safe one for work.

This is an expertly done fragrance that will always be in my collection because it is so unique. Dunhill's are basically suit-wearing gentlemen's fragrances, and not intended to announce your presence so much as to enhance it a bit. Here is a better fragrance pyramid from the other fragrance forum: Top Notes Bergamot, Mandarin, Yuzu, Pink Pepper Middle Notes Cinnamon, Ambrette seed, Spike lavender, Cardamom Base Notes White Cedarwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Patchouli

Though a girl, l love all the notes contained in this perfume. I plan wear it together with some white flower scents which are too bold for me, just to add some feeling of masculine and woody as I wish. That's a blind buy, and I think it just doesn't let me down at the first sniff. Get a 2.5 oz one for about $11...... what a good bargain! Need more time to find out more about this scent.

Bright, positive, energetic, classy and uplifting. These are the 5 words I could use to describe this beauty by Dunhill. Best in the Fall and Winter its like a warm, sunshiny day from back in those times when the world used to be a better place. At the same time its never dated and definitely holds it ground against any designer release of today. A stunner from Dunhill!

This fragrance reflects the masculinity of a real gentleman. A little bit citrucy, a little bit sweet, a little bit lavender and then incence and wood. Sometimes I think I don't need any other fragrance. Good projection and longevity. A female colleague was pleasantly surprised smelling this one on me. She said: "That's a man's perfume. And a real good one".

I love having the bottle and the fragrance is just perfectly enjoyable. An oriental that can be worn in the summer or winter. Here is a better fragrance pyramid from the other fragrance forum: Top Notes Bergamot, Mandarin, Yuzu, Pink Pepper Middle Notes Cinnamon, Ambrette seed, Spike lavender, Cardamom Base Notes White Cedarwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Patchouli

Dunhill Pursuit. Remind me to 'Chris Gardner/Will Smith' on 'The Pursuit of HAPPYness'. Chris Gardner represent this scent. Hardworker. Family man. Smart. Consistent. If you a man with high determination to get success, Dunhill Pursuit will be your bestfriend. To conquer the world. The bottle cap with 'compass' is cool. 8/10 from me.

I love this, Dunhill fragrances always seem to be good and this is another one. It has a real smell of class and quality and yet is always reasonably priced (here in the UK at least). Longevity is the only slight let down but personally I'd rather have three or four hours of quality than be lumbered with a cheaper smell all day.

I like this very much. I don't sense anything artificial, as others have said. It is alternatingly sweet and spicy, then woody and green. It is mildly complex; I wouldn't say it is the most complex scent I own, but it is sufficiently interesting as to remain constantly enjoyable to me. It is very unique. Definitely worth trying.

First of all, I love mandarin. In this fragrance it shines through the spices and that already makes it very nice to me. Its a good feeling to wear it. Sophisticated & grown up enough to be taken seriously. Yet fresh and uplifting. Nice one from Dunhill!

another great classic by dunhill! it's not a generic colgne like others!!!!! it's a very unique scent by dunhill.

great and very unique scent by dunhill! just flawless which is very rare nowdays!

This is the poor man's Egoiste. Not in a bad way though.

Alfred Dunhill Pursuit Men EDT opens with a moderate projection of green, spicy, and spicy accords. The opening is clean, herbaceous, slightly classy, and woody fresh. The opening green accords are noticeable a mix of fresh, sharp, green grass and herbs, the pink pepper and cardamom add some spiciness and the resulting note is closer to the pink pepper; finally, the combination of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli create a green woody touch. The fragrance has a more prominent citrus/green opening which then changes to a more green/woody dry-down. Once Alfred Dunhill Pursuit Men EDT has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a moderate projection, green (vetiver, green notes), and woody cedar fragrance with spicy accords. The fragrance feels classy, clean diurnal, earthy, elegant, fresh, gentle, grassy, green, masculine, mature, mild, versatile, woody, and pleasant. BATCH REVIEWED: 2020. WOW RATING: 6/10. A fresh, clean, green, and woody fragrance. DISLIKE RATING: 3/10. The green notes (vetiver, other green notes, and patchouli) are noticeable. UNIQUENESS: 5/10. Not the most unique but not common either. MASS APPEAL: 4/10. The fragrance has a more mature character, not a mass-appeal. PROJECTION: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet around the wearer. SILLAGE: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet around the wearer. APPLICATION: 5 atomizations. LONGEVITY: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 hours, it projects well for about 1 hour. SEASONS: Spring, summer, fall. OCCASIONS: Formal events, outdoor gatherings, gym, office, business, casual, holidays, vacations, clubbing. This is an office-friendly fragrance. VERSATILITY: 7/10. A versatile mature but not old-school fragrance, because of its green fresh notes, it is better suited for the warmer months. GENDER: Masculine, the vetiver, and spices lean it to the masculine side. AGES: 30 and above. Green fragrances are better suited for mature wearers. RECOMMENDATION: Alfred Dunhill Pursuit Men EDT can be found for about $20, not a long-lasting fragrance but a moderate, slightly classy but not old-school, green/woody fragrance ideal for the office or work environments. A nice-to-have but not a must-have. BLIND-BUY: Yes, but only if you are familiar with its main accords. SIMILAR: These are examples of green fragrances. Acqua Di Parma Men Colonia Club is a sharp green, vetiver, petitgrain, and mint fragrance; Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight Men EDP brings green, and soft musk accords; Amouage Jubilation XXV is woody, green, and very pleasant; Amouage Sunshine Man is a very herbaceous, fresh, and woody fragrance; Bond No. 9 I Love New York For Fathers is green, grassy, and herbal; Cartier Declaration Essence is a more mature, vetiver, and woody fragrance; Frederic Malle Portrait is a strong, classy, patchouli, and floral fragrance; Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Male is a very strong herbal, and green fragrance; Costume National Cyber Garden is a soft green, and woody fragrance, poor performance; Jacques Bogart Story Green is an affordable green and woody fragrance; Alfred Dunhill Pursuit Men EDT is a green note and woody cedar and spicy fragrance. SUMMARY: A moderate projection, green (vetiver, green notes), and woody cedar fragrance with spicy accords. The fragrance feels classy, clean diurnal, earthy, elegant, fresh, gentle, grassy, green, masculine, mature, mild, versatile, woody, and pleasant.

Just when I think I'm too sensible to blind buy anymore, I end up doing it. I guess it's the thrill of getting it right outweighing the disappointment of getting it wrong. I have a soft spot for Dunhill anyway, I'm not sure why because they don't have a single standout fragrance in their rather average selection. However, one thing they do have is a mild dignity which affords them a degree of leniency I don't give to other houses. Pursuit is elevated slightly above generic slop by having likable and wearable qualities, a lovely opening and a great looking bottle. This is the kind of 'meh' fragrance that I CAN be doing with because it's almost like they aren't trying to compete on the same playing field as the Gucci's and Versaces of this world, quietly releasing and discontinuing average, inoffensive stuff and somehow that's alright with me. The opening has some lovely bitter qualities of yuzu and citrus fruits which then quickly opens into a warmer balsamic/amber base. It's a slightly boozy, sweet mid and a woody base which could perhaps be attributed to cedar & sandalwood...maybe? The point is I pulled it out of a bargain bin, had no opportunity to try it and yet still bought it and luckily it paid off. I like it, I will wear it but is it a good fragrance??? Not really. There's still something lacking and cheap about it with the staying power very limited 2hrs tops.

A fragrance that I reckon along with Black, is perhaps the best of the (modern) male Dunhills. Overall, I get a distinct "barbershop" vibe throughout much like YSL RG pour Homme. I enjoy the winey, boozy notes of the bergamot at the beginning and then it retreats all too quickly into a juicy, woody and mildly spicy skin scent, that is noticeably synthetic and I also reckon lacks a little character, but is pleasant nonetheless. I also wish it had a little more projection, although it lasts well as a skin scent. I think it's a highly versatile year-round scent that can be used equally well casually or for special events. If I stretch my imagination to breaking point, I can just about make the link to African safaris...although I'm still not sure if I've been duped by the marketing. Anyway, I really like the orange colour of the liquid, the fact that it smells traditional and modern at the same time, and a special mention also for its classy low-slung bottle design. Overall, don't expect any WOW! factor whilst wearing it, but I'd still recommend it as a nice solid buy that is widely available at a good price.

This fragrance is one of several where you can wear it all year round. It has everything from a real attractive woodsy/amber aroma with a hint of musk and orange blossom giving it just a slight hint of a citrus note. After it settles I enjoy a real woodsy warm vib with a clean/spicy scent. After several hours it takes on a sweet/powdery LUXURIOUS aroma with sandalwood making stunning. Longevity and Silage is very good lasting at least 6hrs. If you apply it twice it will last at least 8hrs without it being heavy. Finally thoughts, I own several Dunhill fragrance which appeal to me. This fragrance is one , the woodsy/powdery scent gives it a real masculinity vib. It's a shame that it's no longer available in the main market..more online or the rare store holding onto several pieces. If this frag comes back into the main market it's worth the "PURSUIT"..☺

It's a nice Spicy Woody scent , Warm, Smoky and Ambery. It reminds me of The One by Dolce & Gabbana but it is not the same. It opens up with like sweet bitter citrusy, spicy and green notes in the background then dry down is smoky musky woody. The Incense note is dominant in this perfume. The art of bottle design is very beautiful with an engraved orange compass cap. This is perfect for the spring,fall and winter. I really enjoy it and I like Dunhill Pursuit EDT for Men. Longevity is Average, a bit synthetic and mature, Overall, This perfume is suitable for cold weather. Rating : 7.5 / 10

It's a chilly autumn/spring day, dew on the grass and the sun's out, but with very little effect. I'm playing outside with my daughter, creating wonderful warm memories. This fragrance smells exactly what it looks like. Orange, the colour associated with words like enjoyment, enthusiasm, fun, happiness etc. Dunhill Pursuit could easily be a signature scent in the cooler weather. However, it's such a nice mellow and optimistic smelling fragrance, that I will reserve it for spending time with my family. Sunshine in a bottle.

"Pursuit" was a nice enough diversion. I very much get an amber/incense aroma with a hint of tangerine thrown in. Lasted ~ 4-5 hours on my skin with meaningful projection for 2 hours. I liked it enough to wear occasionally, but not enough to grab for it often. I agree with a prior poster of several months ago saying it would make a good warm weather oriental spicy. The unique bottle/cap combo (compass points on top) coupled with inexpensive price point makes "Pursuit" a worthy try, or addition to ones collection.

Be careful!! Don''t touch with naked hands and leave your fingerprints on this! Always wear cotton gloves to keep shiny this lovely bottle with the fantastic and quality feel compass cap! :) And the terracotta colour snake effect box is also very nice! Now, Dunhill Pursuit is a nice, pleasant and not very common scent mostly for autumn and spring!! Yes, the orange colour suits to this! I think the notes shown above are correct (in fact I do not care)! I like this fragrance!

Just got this cologne. I've also asked my sister and mom and they both liked the smell. Proof that both young and old generation of woman like it, or at least in my family lol. For me it's not too overpowering because I only sprayed twice or sometimes only once. I think the con is just that it doesn't last that long. Otherwise, it's wonderful. I give it a 8/10

A few years ago I smelled this at a dept store. I didn't like it then. I ended up resampling today and liked it a lot. Definitely changed from dislike to like. Warm and spicy, Masculine and grown up. Definitely for the +25 group. I'd wear it in the fall, winter and early spring if I owned it. Maybe it will be a birthday present this year.

A smooth warm sweet & spicy fragrance. Can smell the amber and the mandarin distinctly, with vanilla. Later the incense comes through. Reminds me of Laura Biagotti Roma per Uomo. Staying power and sillage is only moderate, this isn't a potent fragrance. Not their best but, another good Dunhill.

Comforting, warm, ambery, woody, and masculine. The beautiful cap, bottle and color of the juice suit this scent perfectly. If you enjoy old school masculines then this one might be worth checking out. After wearing this a few times, the performance is quite poor though which is a real shame.

a type of fragarnce that you either like or love ..... it cant be offinsive or it doesnt give you any execuse to dislike.... like all prev reviews i find it (peppery,insenc-y,woody,long lasting,sweet and ambery)....a non regretable fragrance

I think i just found my new «Holy Grail» winter /fall fragrance. This checks all the boxes of my taste. Smoky, ambery yet fresh and never pushy or potent. Just persistant in its own little way. Perfect for every occasion.

Inexpensive. It is a good scent for someone that doesn't want a loud fragrance and it could be someone's signature scent, easily. Surprisingly, not synthetic. Con: would be association with smoking for some.

Exactly what RobbieX said. Warm, sweet and spicy. It worked well on my skin, smells a little synthetic and it hurts my nose smelling it up close. You can wear it all year round but its much better on Fall.

This is good, good stuff, but a little definitely goes a long way. Dunhill Pursuit consistently garners compliments from everyone around me - both women and men.

scent : 8/10 sillage : 8/10 longevity :7/10 80% night/ 20% day fragrance reminds me of Fan di Fendi nice leather and smoky scent

Just to add....Pursuit is a gorgeous woody/spicy fragrance that just lacks a little potency. Otherwise, it's great.

A warm, spicy orange and mellow fragrance. I wish it was more potent - but - Pursuit is a lovely scent.

As for me, this cologne is making me imagine that adult men (who is wearing casual suits) wear this.

Great old skool fresh scent, for probably more mature man, brings back great memories

Very good smell, but non existent sillage, longevity or projection.

It's been repackaged as Bentley intense. They're identical I swear.

Not much else to say than; the feeling of fall/autmmn bottled!

Pursuit is a less potent version of Ungaro III.

I am a huge Dunhill fan! From the powerhouse freshy Dunhill Fresh to Dunhill Desire Red my two favs from the house. I usually don't have a problem blind buying from this house. That was until Pursuit came out. I originally thought it smelled of Sunflowers Growing in an apple orchard at harvest time. You know all things Fall. I thought okay maybe just like Desire red it needed a few wears for me to come around. But no. This cologne sits just below "Meh". I don't hate it but I don't reach for it unless I plan on layering it with something else either.

This Dunhill pursuit is one of that green earthy musky and smoky frags thats fit to the gentelmen more than 35 40 years old, great for them to wear it as an complementary for suit and tie on a ceremony...it lasts long and projects mid to high... I received this as a gift from abroad and added this my little collection Just wanna say it couldn't be my choice as a 30 y.o guy of tattoos and piercings who headbangs on rock music and chills with psybient one... its a normal perfume that suits my father more than me