D vs D.Strict
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories.
DChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
D.StrictChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
D1/5
D.Strict4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- D.Strict
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- D.Strict
- Sillage & projection
- D.Strict
- Value for money
- D
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- D.Strict
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DAlfred DunhillD.StrictStrellsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%
Category winnerD.StrictRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
51%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
149 votes
40%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD.Strict
SillageD.Strict
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
rose69%
white floral61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood
Heart
RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber
Top
PepperGinger
Heart
IncenseMintSaffronLavender
Base
PatchouliVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesPepper, Mint, Lavender and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall74
Winter19
Day100
Night33
Spring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,860
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerD.StrictHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotD by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. D was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia; base not…
Reviews →Strellson D.Strict opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and warm ginger before shifting into a dry heart of incense, mint, lavender, and saffron. As the scent settles, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and soft vanilla create a warm, woody finish. It fits cold autumn weather and evening wear, providing a clean yet resino…
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.
Which is better, D or D.Strict?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; D.Strict is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose D.Strict for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, D or D.Strict?
D.Strict lasts longest (D.Strict 68/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, D or D.Strict?
D.Strict projects furthest (D.Strict 63/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do D and D.Strict smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mint, Lavender and Virginia Cedar.
Is D or D.Strict better for summer or winter?
D suits daytime wear; D.Strict suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D and D.Strict?
D has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss. D.Strict has top notes of Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Mint, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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