Fragrance comparison

Afropolis vs Dunhill Fresh

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 574 ratings analysed

3 wins

Afropolis

Roads

3.3432 votes

Rank #18,920 WoodyAromatic

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Dunhill Fresh

Alfred Dunhill

4.03542 votes

Rank #26,945 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Afropolis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dunhill Fresh
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Afropolis3/5

Dunhill Fresh2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dunhill Fresh
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Afropolis
Sillage & projection: Afropolis
Value for money: Dunhill Fresh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Afropolis

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AfropolisRoads

Dunhill FreshAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%

4.03/ 5 · 542 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

Category winnerDunhill FreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

32%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAfropolis

SillageAfropolis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDunhill FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

amber30%

green100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

violet56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GinJuniper BerriesCitrusesMint

Heart

White WoodIrisOakmossSea Notes

Base

ebony treeAmberCashmere MuskVetiver

Top

Green NotesMintBasilLavenderFreesiaSage

Heart

VioletIrisMimosa

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmberCoumarin

InformationalShared notesMint, Iris, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#26,945

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfropolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afropolis by Roads is an energizing unisex fragrance centered on gin, juniper berries, and crisp mint. Launched in 2015, this woody aromatic scent captures a vibrant, optimistic spirit with notes of oakmoss, sea spray, and ebony wood. It performs beautifully in warmer weather, making it an ideal choice for daytime off…

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Dunhill Fresh by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody fragrance for men. Dunhill Fresh was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Green Notes, Mint, Basil, Lavender, Freesia and Sage; middle notes are Violet, Iris, Mimosa and Freesia; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli, A…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Afropolis or Dunhill Fresh?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories. Afropolis is rated 3.34/5 from 32 votes; Dunhill Fresh is rated 4.03/5 from 542 votes. Choose Afropolis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Fresh for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Afropolis or Dunhill Fresh?

Afropolis lasts longest (Afropolis 70/100, Dunhill Fresh 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afropolis or Dunhill Fresh?

Afropolis projects furthest (Afropolis 65/100, Dunhill Fresh 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afropolis and Dunhill Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Iris, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Afropolis or Dunhill Fresh better for summer or winter?

Afropolis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afropolis and Dunhill Fresh?

Afropolis has top notes of Gin, Juniper Berries, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of White Wood, Iris, Oakmoss and Sea Notes, a base of ebony tree, Amber, Cashmere Musk and Vetiver. Dunhill Fresh has top notes of Green Notes, Mint, Basil and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Iris and Mimosa, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli.