by Alfred Dunhill
Desire Blue Ocean from Alfred Dunhill is a light, refreshing citrus marine fragrance that captures the essence of summer with its crisp opening of citrus and salty sea notes. It balances freshness with a subtle woody-sweet drydown, reminiscent of Eternity for Men and Sauvage, with faint hints of ambroxan and vetiver. The scent unfolds in a clean, linear way, making it ideal for warm weather—especially high-heat situations where it gains silent projection. While the performance is modest with moderate longevity and sillage, it becomes a skin-scent quickly, fading into a delicate musky-sweet trail. Several users praise its affordability and suitability as a 'dumb reach' summer staple, appreciating its simplicity and pleasant, non-aggressive character.