Fragrance comparison

Blend 30 vs Preux

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blend 30

Alfred Dunhill

4.5865 votes

Rank #25,966 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Preux

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #64,891 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blend 30 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blend 30
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Preux
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Blend 303/4

Preux1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blend 30
Sillage & projection: Blend 30
Value for money: Preux
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blend 30

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blend 30Alfred Dunhill

Preuxkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlend 30

SillageBlend 30

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPreuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

mossy61%

musky100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSour CherryClary SageNeroliLemonRosemaryBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationCedarGeraniumPalisander RosewoodPatchouliJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherHayIncenseAmbergrisTonka BeanMusk

Notes

MuskCitrusRosemaryIncensePalisander RosewoodBlack PepperJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Palisander Rosewood, Incense and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer21

Fall100

Winter92

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,966

PerfumerRon Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlend 30Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blend 30 by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Blend 30 was launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Ron Winnegrad. Top notes are Lavender, Sour Cherry, Clary Sage, Neroli, Lemon, Rosemary and Bergamot; middle notes are Sandalwood, Carnation, Cedar, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood, Patcho…

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Preux by Kari is a fresh, aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking a clean, daily signature. It blends sharp rosemary and cooling juniper with a warm, smoky base of incense and palisander rosewood, making it highly versatile for warm weather. This scent is ideal for post-gym wear or casual office settings.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blend 30 or Preux?

Blend 30 takes 3 of 4 categories. Blend 30 is rated 4.58/5 from 65 votes; Preux is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Blend 30 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Preux for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Blend 30 or Preux?

Blend 30 lasts longest (Blend 30 65/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blend 30 or Preux?

Blend 30 projects furthest (Blend 30 71/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blend 30 and Preux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Palisander Rosewood, Incense and Musk.

Is Blend 30 or Preux better for summer or winter?

Blend 30 suits evening wear; Preux suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blend 30 and Preux?

Blend 30 has top notes of Lavender, Sour Cherry, Clary Sage and Neroli, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Hay and Incense. Preux features Musk, Citrus, Rosemary, Incense and Palisander Rosewood.