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Black Jeans vs Dunhill for Men

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

Updated 675 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Black Jeans

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Dunhill for Men

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Black Jeans3/7
Dunhill for Men4/7
Ratings & consensus
Dunhill for Men
Community sentiment
Dunhill for Men
Longevity
Black Jeans
Sillage & projection
Black Jeans
Value for money
Dunhill for Men
Versatility
Dunhill for Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Black Jeans

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Black JeansVersace
Dunhill for MenAlfred Dunhill
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 239 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 436 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerDunhill for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

239 votes

46%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

436 votes

Category winnerDunhill for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityBlack Jeans

SillageBlack Jeans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value78
Category winnerDunhill for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
citrus74%
warm spicy65%
rose56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
earthy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GingerTarragonLavenderLemonLemon VerbenaMandarin Orange
Heart
GeraniumRoseCarnationIrisCarawayJasmine
Base
LeatherRosemaryVetiverCedarNutmegTonka Bean
Top
Amalfi LemonLavenderGeraniumNutmeg
Heart
CarnationWoodsy NotesIrisRoseJasmine
Base
Leatheroak mossVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Rose and Carnation. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDunhill for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex7
Women2
Men94
Unisex4
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,081

PerfumerLucien Piquet

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#27,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack JeansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Black Jeans is a dark, spicy floral release that departs from the sunny sweetness of its blue counterpart. It sits on skin with a heavy mix of dry lavender, bitter tarragon, and a warm leather base. Best worn on cool spring nights, this fragrance appeals to those who appreciate retro masculine perfumery.

Reviews →

Dunhill for Men by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Dunhill for Men was launched in 1934. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg; middle notes are Carnation, Woodsy Notes, Iris, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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, Black Jeans or Dunhill for Men?

Dunhill for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Jeans is rated 4.14/5 from 239 votes; Dunhill for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 436 votes. Choose Black Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dunhill for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Jeans or Dunhill for Men?

Black Jeans lasts longest (Black Jeans 68/100, Dunhill for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Jeans or Dunhill for Men?

Black Jeans projects furthest (Black Jeans 62/100, Dunhill for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Jeans and Dunhill for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Rose and Carnation.

Is Black Jeans or Dunhill for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Jeans is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Jeans and Dunhill for Men?

Black Jeans has top notes of Ginger, Tarragon, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Carnation and Iris, a base of Leather, Rosemary, Vetiver and Cedar. Dunhill for Men has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, heart notes of Carnation, Woodsy Notes, Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, oak moss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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