Bitter End vs Dunhill Fresh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bitter End takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bitter EndChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dunhill FreshChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Bitter End4/7
Dunhill Fresh3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dunhill Fresh
- Community sentiment
- Dunhill Fresh
- Longevity
- Bitter End
- Sillage & projection
- Bitter End
- Value for money
- Dunhill Fresh
- Versatility
- Bitter End
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bitter End
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bitter EndRoadsDunhill FreshAlfred DunhillWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%
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 hate31%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
83 votes
32%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
542 votes
Category winnerDunhill FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBitter End
SillageBitter End
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDunhill FreshBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic90%
fresh80%
fresh spicy70%
earthy60%
woody50%
green100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrassFernMint
Heart
Fig LeafOliveThyme
Base
VioletOakmossVetiver
Top
Green NotesMintBasilLavenderFreesiaSage
Heart
VioletIrisMimosa
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmberCoumarin
InformationalShared notesMint, Violet, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer100
Fall38
Winter13
Day100
Night10
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBitter EndMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,384
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#27,134
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBitter EndHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBitter End by Roads is an aromatic green fragrance that captures the raw, cool essence of the Irish countryside. The scent opens with sharp, bracing notes of grass and mint before settling into a heart of fig leaf, olive, and thyme. This is a clean, modern, and earthy creation that feels grounded, minimalist, and perf…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Bitter End or Dunhill Fresh?
Bitter End takes 4 of 7 categories. Bitter End is rated 3.62/5 from 105 votes; Dunhill Fresh is rated 4.03/5 from 542 votes. Choose Bitter End for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Fresh for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bitter End or Dunhill Fresh?
Bitter End lasts longest (Bitter End 62/100, Dunhill Fresh 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bitter End or Dunhill Fresh?
Bitter End projects furthest (Bitter End 63/100, Dunhill Fresh 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bitter End and Dunhill Fresh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Violet, Oakmoss and Vetiver.
Is Bitter End or Dunhill Fresh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bitter End is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill Fresh is the stronger pick. Bitter End suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bitter End and Dunhill Fresh?
Bitter End has top notes of Grass, Fern and Mint, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Olive and Thyme, a base of Violet, Oakmoss 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.
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