Fragrance comparison

Blend 30 vs V6

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blend 30

Alfred Dunhill

4.5865 votes

Rank #28,467 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Alta Moda

4.002 votes

Rank #64,409 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blend 30 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blend 30
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
V6
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blend 303/3

V60/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blend 30
Sillage & projection: Blend 30
Value for money: Not scored
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

V6Alta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlend 30

SillageBlend 30

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

mossy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

green77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

Orange LeafNeroliBergamotCedar

Heart

GeraniumHyacinthClary Sage

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Cedar. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,467

PerfumerRon Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,409

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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V6 by Alta Moda is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Orange Leaf, Neroli, Bergamot and Cedar; middle notes are Geranium, Hyacinth, Clary Sage and Cedar; base notes are Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Tonka Bean.

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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, Blend 30 or V6?

Blend 30 takes 3 of 3 categories. Blend 30 is rated 4.58/5 from 65 votes; V6 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Blend 30 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose V6 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blend 30 or V6?

Blend 30 lasts longest (Blend 30 65/100, V6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blend 30 or V6?

Blend 30 projects furthest (Blend 30 71/100, V6 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blend 30 and V6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Blend 30 or V6 better for summer or winter?

Blend 30 suits evening wear; V6 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blend 30 and V6?

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. V6 has top notes of Orange Leaf, Neroli, Bergamot and Cedar, heart notes of Geranium, Hyacinth and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Tonka Bean.