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Century vs LXXXV The Limited Collection

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

Updated 929 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Century takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Century

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • LXXXV The Limited Collection

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Century5/5
LXXXV The Limited Collection0/5
Ratings & consensus
Century
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Century
Sillage & projection
Century
Value for money
Century
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Century

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CenturyAlfred Dunhill
LXXXV The Limited CollectionZara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 911 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.61/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%
Category winnerCenturyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
34%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

911 votes

11%Love
61%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity44
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityCentury

SillageCentury

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value63
Category winnerCenturyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy74%
aromatic65%
earthy56%
citrus100%
musky91%
white floral83%
fresh spicy74%
powdery65%
fresh56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
NeroliOlibanumCardamom
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwoodMusk
Top
Bergamot
Heart
Neroli
Base
Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli 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
Spring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter10
Day100
Night18
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex18
Women2
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,337

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCenturyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Century by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Century was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Neroli, Olibanum and Cardamom; base notes are Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood and Musk.

Reviews →

A soft citrus musk built around bergamot, neroli, and a powdery clean finish. LXXXV The Limited Collection opens bright, then settles into a very gentle white floral and skin-like musk that many people read as fresh, airy, and slightly baby-powdery. It suits quiet wear more than statement wear. If you want an easy aft…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Century or LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Century takes 5 of 5 categories. Century is rated 3.94/5 from 911 votes; LXXXV The Limited Collection is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes. Choose Century for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose LXXXV The Limited Collection for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Century or LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Century lasts longest (Century 65/100, LXXXV The Limited Collection 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Century or LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Century projects furthest (Century 58/100, LXXXV The Limited Collection 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Century and LXXXV The Limited Collection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli and Musk.

Is Century or LXXXV The Limited Collection better for summer or winter?

LXXXV The Limited Collection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Century and LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Century has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Olibanum and Cardamom, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood and Musk. LXXXV The Limited Collection has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Musk.

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