D

With a spicy, fresh opening consisting of lemon, pepper, and spearmint, D by Alfred Dunhill, is warm and refreshing and is as good for everyday wear as it is for a weekend adventure. The middle layer of lavender, geranium, and lily of the valley is decidedly floral, yet manages to stay light and springy. Woody notes of sandalwood and cedar mix with vanilla in the base layer which helps tame the spice from the top layer and tones down the floral notes of the middle layer. Released in 1996, D is a fragrance with longevity that will last into the evening and has a moderate to heavy sillage. About the brand: Developed by Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill started as a line of accessories called "Dunhill's Motorities". This first collection included car horns and lamps, leather overcoats, goggles, picnic sets and timepieces, providing the company with the strap line of "Everything But The Motor". Within a few years, the business moved towards the luxury market, and by the late 1970s, the brand offered a range of 3,500 luxury products in more than 20 stores round the world.