Dunhill

Century

  • For men
  • Eau de Parfum
  • 2017

Century, signed Dunhill, is an ample and textured woody fragrance. It opens on neroli, bergamot and orange blossom, reveals iris and pepper at its heart and rests on a base of vetiver, sandalwood and incense.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Neroli · Bergamot · Orange blossom

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Iris · Pepper

  3. Base Several hours

    Vetiver · Sandalwood · Incense

What its composition says

  • 3 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
  • Bergamot: its most used material, present in 43% of the perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • Floral, woody, spicy and citrus: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 3 of 8.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection Generous
fills a room

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).

The success of Century by Dunhill comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.

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