Alfred Dunhill

Alfred Dunhill was born in London in 1872 and took over his father's saddlery company at the age of 21. Despite the fact horses had been the major form of travelling, thinking ahead of his times Alfred figured out that the newly invented automobile would rapidly be emerging into world dominance. Because of this he ended up adjusting the title of his business to Dunhill Motorities, and started switching buggy whips and harnesses with linen dusters, goggles, and different motor vehicle - relevant essential accessories. Dunhill marketed his lines as "Everything for the car but the motor."

With more than 100 years of heritage, Alfred Dunhill is a label which is wealthy, yet sophisticated in its conception. It {started out with the vision of one man- Alfred Dunhill- the perfect English business man. Passionate with fine detail, obsessed about excellence and workmanship, his creativity was put in in developing exceptionally designed, innovative accessories for the best gentleman. Alfred Dunhill has evolved the natural characteristics of masculinity, ingenuity and Englishness into a stylish modern mentality which is appropriate to individuals worldwide. Alfred Dunhill supplies a exclusive position of perspective with products that are distinct, metropolitan and recognizable and at all times with a perspective of 'more than meets the eye'.

Currently, Alfred Dunhill is an expert in men's high-class leather products, hand writing accessories, lighters, watches, apparel and fragrances.

Men's aromas comprise of Dunhill Desire, Desire Blue, Dunhill Man, Dunhill Pursuit, Dunhill XCentric, Dunhill Pure and Dunhill Fresh. The firm also produces Dunhill Desire perfume for women. In addition to colognes and perfume, Dunhill also markets after shave, deodorant and body wash fragrances for men.

All their fragrances are offered for sale with the Dunhill company label and are produced and sold by a licensing arrangement by Procter and Gamble Prestige Products section.