Alfred Dunhill 51.3 N Fragrance Review: An Affordable Rhubarb Cologne For Men

Dunhill 51.3 N Composition

With its combination of fresh herbaceous notes, 53.1 N is an overall aromatic fragrance. Meanwhile, the peppery backdrop in heart renders it quite spicy. Consequently, it’s a decidedly Spicy Aromatic fragrance.

Head Notes

• Grapefruit
• Rhubarb

53.1 N opens with a simple yet effective head that combines a rich accord of sharp rhubarb and bitter grapefruit. The experience is refreshing and invigorates the senses.

Heart Notes

• Lavender
• Cedar Wood
• Pepper

The zesty head soon transitions to an aromatic heart with a punch of pepper. An accord of white and black pepper offer an intense foundation to the interplay between lavender and cedar wood.

Base Notes

• Sandalwood
• Vanilla

Finally, the fragrance begins to settle from its tumultuous phases into a pleasantly sweet skin scent. While the cedar transitions into sandalwood, the pepper subsides to leave the sweet warmth of vanilla.

51.3 N’s Life-Cycle, Wake & Strength

Firstly, Dunhill’s 51.3 N is pretty classic in its dry-down. While there are a few transitional notes such as the cedar wood, it’s quite linear in its approach. However, this isn’t always a bad thing even if it was a little uninspired.

Meanwhile, its performance is equally as average in the sense that we get a nice, tight sillage and projection. Meanwhile, the longevity will last you a couple of hours throughout the day that may need topping up just before lunch and during the mid-afternoon.

What People Think Of Dunhill 51.3 N

Generally, most people tend to find Dunhill’s 51.3 N to be an inoffensive and pleasant fragrance to wear. Indeed, the British house is well-known for creating reliable scents that are restrained yet offer a touch of personality.

Overall, it seemed to be best received by people above their thirties while younger people found it a touch too retro. It was most enjoyed by men rather than women who overall find it a little too sharp to their taste.

Still, no-one had any complaints about it and it struck me as quite a safe fragrance for anyone’s entourage.

When To Wear Dunhill 51.3 N

Firstly, Dunhill 51.3 N’s seasonality seems very well-rounded and can be worn throughout the year. While it tends to peak during the milder months, it’s still perfectly fine for the Winter and Summer. Overall, this is a very versatile fragrance for year-round wear.

Similarly, it’s an all-day fragrance that can be worn just as well during the day as the night. However, I would refrain from wearing it during it hot day as I’ve heard that it may go a little antiseptic.

In terms of the the demographic best suited for wearing this fragrance, it was best received by people in their thirties and above. Therefore, I would recommend it for someone in that age range.

Furthermore, it’s a perfectly adequate fragrance for the office. Nevertheless, you could consider wearing it casually too given that it’s quite affordable.

Finally, its sharp and spicy properties render this to be a classical strong fragrance in terms of masculinity.

Presentation and Value For Money

Overall, I really rather liked Dunhill’s design for this bottle. The glass is a short and squat glass tumbler with a concave centre, which is great for a firm grip. Meanwhile, the cap is a knurled metal design that’s reminiscent of Dunhill Icon, my all-time favourite cologne.

As for the atomiser, it has a wide stance and is easy to press. Similarly, it sprays a nice, thick mist that doesn’t become too concentrated.

However, the packaging struck me as a little plain with its simple blue colour and white lens flare. Nevertheless, I did appreciate the list of notes on the back as well as the map of the UK with the coordinates of the name on the side.

Finally, the fragrance’s value for money is very attractive. A 100 ml (3.4 Oz) bottle can be picked up for as little as $35 on Amazon. Alternatively, you can find it on FragranceX for $27! Therefore, it’s an excellent affordable choice for daily wear.

Closing Thoughts

Although a little classic and somewhat retro, Dunhill 51.3 N is a wonderfully affordable fragrance. Great for versatile use throughout the year, it’s also easy to wear for a wide range of occasions.

If you’re looking for a pleasant and cheap alternative with a refreshing bouquet of notes, it might be one worth considering.

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