Egyptian Smoke

Ok, SO HEADS UP! When I recieved Egyptian Smoke and initially sprayed some on, I got a good strong whiff, but couldn't hardly smell much at all after a few seconds, so I sorta over-sprayed thinking it's probably already been reformulated and it was just another "over-hyped" fragrance boasting of great performance, yet NOT delivering.. Oh how wrong I was!! Well, I went over to my mother's house just after I applied it, she and my brother started gagging and said I was choking them out, so obviously this a very strong fragrance bc I almost immediately went nose-blind to it! So ya'll be careful with this BEAST! I later went home and took a nap, woke up a couple hours later and could then smell it quite clearly, Egyptian Smoke is absoulutely BEAUTIFUL! Its quite spicey, but the spice and Rose notes play perfectly together not over-powering each-other. Im also getting a slight smokey sweetness which has to be incense (not in notes list), or the Palo Santo and is just intoxicating to me. I feel that the prominent Rose note helps this fragrance be more unisex "leaning" masculine vs just straight "masculine" and think it would definately be quite sexy/mysterious on a woman as well. I can tell that performace will be no issue because after over 4 hours of wearing it, its still radiating off me preeetty darn well, and I could clearly smell it on the hand I sprayed some on. Now, I do think theres Cumin in this bc my mother mentioned that it smells like "Body Odor", she also said "I hope ya don't wear that to work!" I DO NOT pick up on any BO smell at all, but MOM HATES THIS, Lol! She actually said it makes her stomach turn, I'm sure I just really over did it as I had done around 10 sprays, again bc I thought it was weak, but I was clearly wrong.. I really love this scent, and will certainly be light on the trigger next time (especially around mom) and suggest the same fir anyone reading this..This is a 9 outta 10 scent IMO, and I dont think we need to worry about reformulations with this one "YET"! Thanks to whomever took time read this!😉 ----------------------EDIT--------------------- So I woke up the following day and can still smell it very clearly on my shirt. Id say No more than 6 sprays for an evening out, and maybe 3 to 4 for work or during the day😉

This is a scent that I did thorough research on. I am trying to become more disciplined in my buying of fragrances with less blind buying. I first saw on YouTube. The name and bottle caught my eye. Then after watching and reading several reviews, I picked up a 2 ml sample. I tried it and surprisingly I liked it upon first impression. This is because typically I can't stand rose-dominant men's fragrances. Spent more time with it and I began to enjoy it even more (borderline love it). So much so that I bought a full bottle. I won't drag this review out so I will just say this; it is rose-dominant but throughout all phases of the scent the rose shares the stage strongly with another note. In the opening, the rose shares the stage with the tea note taming the rose with the spiciness of the pink pepper supporting it. I feel the tea note stays throughout the life of the fragrance in the background. I don't pick up ginger. In the mid, the rose shares the stage with the cacao. The tobacco is faint to me but noticeable only in the mid to me. In the dry-down, it sweetens with the vanilla and Tonka along with a slightly dry woodsy facet. Well blended throughout the fragrance. In a nutshell, it is Floral, calming, spicey, dry, and just the right amount of sweetness for me. Without a doubt, inspired by Middle Eastern perfumery and the name fits. I applaud Dunhill for stepping out of the proverbial designer perfumery box. 8.25/10

First of all, this is a 10/10 imo, beautiful, deep, rich and SO attractive, nothing I would ever change! And exceptional quality for the price, smells way better than most designers. Do not trust the notes on this one, they are liars. This is not a tabacco frangrance, this is very ambery, rich boozy fragrance. Makes no sense I know but trust me, this smells like if rose whiskey was a thing. The rose is dark, masculine, sensual and is very damp in such a beautiful and romantic smelling way that makes it feel so deep and lush. The tabacco some how comes across as a mix of rum and whiskey, but sweeter, ambery-er, but much less alcoholic. It gives me the same liquid-amber feeling as those notes is what I mean. And finally vanilla and tea round it out and give it a lot of sweetness, without making it immature or youthful. Definetly a grown up "date night" scent. I believe every man should own a rose fragrance, they just have this beautiul grown up, mature, romantic feeling when they're done right. And this is done right! Will forever be one of my favorites of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!

Imagine you're in a high ceiling large study hall, old heavy wood furniture and the smell of books mixing with the woods. Tweed jackets and the smell of unsmoked pipe tobacco mixing with the aroma coming from hot tea and a large vase filled with damp red roses. It's a warm sunny spring day and trees are budding bringing that light aromatic breeze from the windows. As it dries down, that morning turns into the evening of that same day, same room, with a fireplace lit, the sweet tobacco is lit, and brandy in warm stemmed glasses replaced the tea. But don't forget the roses, even if it's dark. Nothing smells like it, I have a backup, as this has been discontinued. This is a unique creation with exceptional quality. We need more of this and less bubble gum.

I am a lifelong professional woodworker/furniture maker. This smells like all of the best aspects of so many woods I have milled. There's a little burned cedar from machining smell and old rough sawn doug fir in a warm house attic from the early 1900's comes in big for me. A little tinge of a hard sap incense smell. Its a little sweet but thats what wood smells like when you have those old or burnt sugars. Today this is hands down my new favorite of the wood smells on the other side of pine types like polo. I would say Versace oud noir is what I find to be in the same realm that I have smelled anyhow. I have a long way to go to be experienced as some as I cannot smell the rose or tea. If you like wood like i've described then this is a no brainer.

Smells like a sugary rose incense stick without any unpleasant animalic notes. Nowhere near as much sweetness s one might expect, the tobacco certainly does not go into the vanilla-like coumarin direction and instead smells like a dry cherry almost and does not particularly stand out. Overall a very dry pleasant rose experience, the palo santo, tea, pink pepper and cocoa really do feel like an ever so slightly sweet smoke. Lots of reviews claiming amazing performance but sadly not true at all for me, I did get a decant so that might be the reason. Strongly recommended, especially if available discounted (I have found it for around 60 euros). But as usual, definitely try on skin first since it might not match expectations.

Ive read some reviews on here which say that the rose note is not noticeable in Egyptian Smoke, but I completely dissagree more. To me this is a fantastic, spicey, masciline-rose fragrance. The smoke is very faint in the form of a slight incense. Ive done around six spritzes of Egyptian Smoke to work and it was just way too much. I find that 2 on the neck and 2 on my shirt are the "sweet spot" as it gives me a very nice, spicey-rose aura wo being overwhelming. The performance is great lasting atleast 7 to 8 hours on skin and next day on clothes, and a nice sillage. A really great 9 outta 10 fragrance (when NOT over done) and my favorite "Men's Rose" frag in my collection. Thanks to whomever took ti.e to read my review!😉

So I trundled into the Dunhill store in Jermyn St to see what all the fuss was about. The bottle is gorgeous, the juice rich in colour. The design is unusual such that you only know which scent you have after you take the cap off. Then spray: Beautiful amber yes, spice yes, smoke no, with really good performance. This is so like CK's Euphoria Amber Gold it's uncanny, the finest 'sleeper' in my collection. But CKEAG is slightly deeper, richer, longer lasting and about half the cost. Egyptian Smoke is still a great fragrance, if I hadnt a bottle of the CK I'd have splashed out, its that good. BTW I don't get the Regent Leather comparison. RL is creamy, almost sweet leather, this is spicy amber. 4/5

***Update*** Purchased Egyptian Smoke a few months ago and its smells SOO AMAZING! This is hands down a "Masculine Rose" fragrance. And my favorite Rose fragrance! I love the spices and what I REALLY appreciate about this fragrance is it's amazing performance. This is probably considered a Fall/Winter fragrance, but I find that if ya take it easy on the trigger (Maybe 3-4 Spritzes tops) it can be worn anytime and even makes a great signature scent bc it'll last all day but NOT be too much while being unique, and its just so pleasant! Now if Im going out on the town Ill crank it up to 6 to 7 sprays and thats -O-Plenty to garner attention for the rest of the evening! My Fave Dunhill hands down!

Just released my review of this on my YouTube: "Rotten Rebel" This to me is a scent that is dominated by a smoky side and a sweet side. The smoke is not your standard tobacco smoke, but a different kind of burned wood kind of smoke and the sweetness feels like something very honeylike. While it is dominated by the smoke and the sweetness, it never becomes too smoky or too sweet and to me this is a fantastic scent that I really, really enjoy. If you like the scent of smoke and honey, then you might enjoy this one. This would easily sell for a higher price if it would have been released by a niche perfume brand. I think it's a fabulous fragrance!

Sweet, Smoky, Sandalwoody Tobacco. Egyptian Smoke (ES) is a mildly-sweet, soft, woody scent of incense and sandalwood. It's like a mix of slightly-sweet incense oil with a soft sandalwood oil. Sandalwoody, incensy, lightly-woody, soft, smooth, mildly-sweet scent. It's probable that what I'm perceiving is a hefty dose of softly-woody tobacco that smell sandalwoody, shaped with another lightly-woody note of tonka beans. The mix is then sweetened and altered a little with vanilla, sweet notes, and cacao pods. ES is one of the best from Dunhill's Signature line. With excellent performance. Cool weather wear, unisex but leans masculine. "Love".

I get a nice rose smoky paper with a little sweetness it is a very nice more mass appealing eastern scent. I like it because it is just different the downside is the performance it is not bad but it does not have the performance of eastern fragrances. I do like that it doesn’t smell like anything I have or tried before. Go 2 more sprays than what you think you need. It is elegant well made and unique in a way. I have Indian Sandalwood and this one and both are great very elegant mature scents for daily use leans masculine.

This is by far the best masculine rose fragrance that I've come across in my travels. The rose is clearly there, but this isn't a very floral smelling fragrance. Instead, it's a very smooth and slightly smoky / slightly sweet woody scent that's blended incredibly well with a rose. This fragrance stands out, but it's not loud or cloying or aggressive. Instead, it very carefully grabs your attention and engulfs you in a magical blend of notes. Dunhill absolutely destroyed with this one.

Honestly, I pretty much blind bought this one for its awesome presentation and kickass name. I couldn't be more surprised with the actual scent! The opening is nice with tobacco, sweetness, and a tinge of rose, but the dry down is probably better than anything I've ever smelled! I'm figuratively blown away! Great projection and longevity, as well. Great job, Dunhill! You knocked this one out of the park! I know it's not a summer scent, but I can't stop smelling this stuff!

Dunhill Egyptian Smoke is a masterpiece. Smoky, honey-like sweetness, tobacco, vanilla. Smooth as silk, yet strong as iron. This is a powerhouse of projection, silage, and longevity. One of those fragrances that continues to remind you of its presence long after most others have disolved into nothingness. Shimmering wafts of smoky sweetness wrap you in warmth and comfort as you move throughout your day. What a stunning elixir. Highly recommended.

Crisp dry smoky woods with just a slight touch of vanilla. It really really reminds me of Dunhill Icon Elite, which shares the smoky woods but lacks the slight touch of vanilla/sweetness. Might be redundant for me to get since I have Icon Elite, but this will be a nice upgrade for when I run out. It's a bit more versatile with the touch of sweetness, and possibly more natural. Both are great tho. Scent: 8.5 / Sillage: 8 / Longevity: 8

In a musty archeological office somewhere in the Near East, the smoke of cigar circles the room and the brewing aroma of tea wafts in the air. Nearby, a stack of old manuscripts sits on a desk whose varnish has peeled off. Its earthy scent lingers. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind barges through the French windows. On cue, the rose garden outside tosses in its presence. This entire scene is what Egyptian Smoke smells like.

Short review, first impressions- Nice, pleasant and slightly atypical for western tastes perhaps, comes off as a rose tea to me. Reminds me of a much less deep version of Mancera Aoud Exclusif, which I also own and love. But that one is more prominent tobacco, labdanum and spices, whereas this is like a more everyday version- still a dry masculine leaning rose in my opinion, but not as heavy in scent or performance.

A 2ml decant is all I needed for me to know that I was going to get a bottle. This stuff is good, especially if you like rose/oud. The oud is smooth, the rose isn't overwhelming, and the tobacco isn't abrasive. There's also a spice, that comes across as cumin or caraway, but not overdone, just enough to add a little background and crank up the sexiness. This is a winner, and could easily be put in a niche bottle.

This is an incredible fragrance. The quality is better than high end designers, performance is great, and the scent profile is beautiful. I have about 180 frags, mostly indie and niche, and this smells specific and unique to me. I love this fragrance. One of the better smelling things that I own. Thick, rich, smoky sweetness and vanilla dance with intense spice and tobacco. Rating: 8.75 Tremendous.