Fragrance comparison

Blend 30 vs Water Element 水元素

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

1 wins

Blend 30

Alfred Dunhill

4.5865 votes

Rank #28,669 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Water Element 水元素

Outis 毋名

—0 votes

Rank #76,987 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blend 30 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Blend 30
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Water Element 水元素
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

Blend 301/1

Water Element 水元素0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Water Element 水元素Outis 毋名

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

—/ 5 · 0 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm 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

Clary SageBergamot

Heart

Carnationoak moss

Base

AmbergrisMuskIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Carnation and Ambergris. 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

No season votes yet

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#28,669

PerfumerRon Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,987

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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Outis Water Element is a clean, aromatic scent built around a cool herbal profile. It centers on the crispness of clary sage and the earthy texture of oak moss. Designed for daily wear in spring and summer, this unisex fragrance suits individuals seeking a low-key, professional scent that avoids sugary sweetness.

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.

Do Blend 30 and Water Element 水元素 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Carnation and Ambergris.

Is Blend 30 or Water Element 水元素 better for summer or winter?

Blend 30 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blend 30 and Water Element 水元素?

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. Water Element 水元素 has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and oak moss, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.