Fragrance comparison

Cocktail Dry vs Dunhill for Men

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 442 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cocktail Dry

Jean Patou

3.836 votes

Rank #57,351 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Dunhill for Men

Alfred Dunhill

4.22436 votes

Rank #24,513 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocktail Dry takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cocktail Dry
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dunhill for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cocktail Dry2/3

Dunhill for Men1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cocktail DryJean Patou

Dunhill for MenAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

4.22/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

46%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCocktail Dry

SillageCocktail Dry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy86%

white floral72%

warm spicy58%

aromatic44%

floral30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseJasmineGeraniumCloveGreen Notesoak mossLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderGeraniumNutmeg

Heart

CarnationWoodsy NotesIrisRoseJasmine

Base

Leatheroak mossVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Geranium and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,351

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This floral aldehyde fragrance opens with a sharp, green brightness before settling into a warm, mossy dry down. Lavender and geranium provide a crisp, vintage clean feel that contrasts with the heat of clove and rose. It is an olfactory snapshot of 1930s cocktail hour, best suited for spring days when the air is cool…

Reviews →

Dunhill for Men by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Dunhill for Men was launched in 1934. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg; middle notes are Carnation, Woodsy Notes, Iris, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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, Cocktail Dry or Dunhill for Men?

Cocktail Dry takes 2 of 3 categories. Cocktail Dry is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Dunhill for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 436 votes. Choose Cocktail Dry for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cocktail Dry or Dunhill for Men?

Cocktail Dry lasts longest (Cocktail Dry 70/100, Dunhill for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cocktail Dry or Dunhill for Men?

Cocktail Dry projects furthest (Cocktail Dry 69/100, Dunhill for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cocktail Dry and Dunhill for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and oak moss.

Is Cocktail Dry or Dunhill for Men better for summer or winter?

Cocktail Dry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cocktail Dry and Dunhill for Men?

Cocktail Dry features Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, Clove and Green Notes. Dunhill for Men has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, heart notes of Carnation, Woodsy Notes, Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, oak moss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.