Century Blue

Dunhill Century Blue presents a fresh, well-balanced white-blue fragrance with a distinctive spicy-iris character. It opens with a lively citrus and pepper burst, featuring bergamot, mandarin orange, and black pepper, followed by a crisp ginger and neroli mid-note that brings a warm, slightly sweet, and aromatic freshness. The composition evolves into a subtle powdery, salty, and amber-rich base dominated by ambroxan, sea salt, patchouli, and oak moss, with a prominent but soft uplift of iris that gives the fragrance its unique identity—neither too floral nor too floral-ty, but rather a refined, barbershop-like elegance. The scent maintains good longevity, lasting 7 to 9 hours, with a moderate to strong sillage that remains arm-length for the first several hours before fading into a close-to-skin presence. It’s well-suited for warm weather, casual to office wear, and proves versatile enough for day or evening with neutral, manageable projection. Though clearly inspired by both Dylan Blue and Acqua Essenziale Blu, it stands apart with its sharper spiciness, salted-amber profile, and unobtrusive elegance, avoiding the aggressive ambroxan dominance found in some similar scents. The bottle, with its magnetic cap and sleek design, adds to the premium feel, making it a strong value buy.