Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs Dunhill Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 752 ratings analysed

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,943 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #25,187 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Carrington2/5

Dunhill Edition3/5

Ratings & consensus: Dunhill Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carrington
Sillage & projection: Carrington
Value for money: Dunhill Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dunhill Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

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 hate

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageCarrington

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDunhill EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Top

NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Carrington, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 22%Party 16%

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,187

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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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…

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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, Carrington or Dunhill Edition?

Dunhill Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carrington or Dunhill Edition?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrington or Dunhill Edition?

Carrington projects furthest (Carrington 64/100, Dunhill Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrington and Dunhill Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Carrington or Dunhill Edition better for summer or winter?

Carrington suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrington and Dunhill Edition?

Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille. 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.