Black Label vs Dunhill Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dunhill Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black LabelChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dunhill EditionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Black Label3/7
Dunhill Edition4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dunhill Edition
- Community sentiment
- Black Label
- Longevity
- Black Label
- Sillage & projection
- Dunhill Edition
- Value for money
- Dunhill Edition
- Versatility
- Black Label
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dunhill Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black LabelYardleyDunhill EditionAlfred DunhillWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%
4.20/ 5 · 730 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerDunhill EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
53%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
46%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
730 votes
Category winnerBlack LabelMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Label
SillageDunhill Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDunhill EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
citrus74%
earthy65%
floral56%
Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeLemon Verbena
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumClary Sage
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverPatchoulioak moss
Top
NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender
Heart
Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Black Label, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer11
Fall100
Winter22
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter60
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlack LabelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,318
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,067
PerfumerAlain Astori
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDunhill EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley Black Label is an earthy, brisk woody chypre that smells like stepping straight out of a traditional barbershop on a crisp morning. It hits the skin with an invigorating burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and tangy orange before settling into an herbal heart of aromatic lavender and clean geranium. As the citrus …
Reviews →Dunhill Edition by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill Edition was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Astori. Top notes are Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley; base no…
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 Label or Dunhill Edition?
Dunhill Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Label is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes. Choose Black Label for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Label or Dunhill Edition?
They last about the same: Black Label 62/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Label or Dunhill Edition?
Projection is very close: Dunhill Edition 54/100, Black Label 53/100 for sillage.
Do Black Label and Dunhill Edition smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Black Label or Dunhill Edition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Label is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill Edition is the stronger pick. Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Label and Dunhill Edition?
Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and oak moss. Dunhill Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.
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