Fragrance comparison

D vs Duuoh

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #27,549 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Duuoh

Quearmé

3.128 votes

Rank #58,198 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 4 of 4 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Duuoh
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D4/4

Duuoh0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

DuuohQuearmé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

51%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

149 votes

13%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value0

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood

Heart

RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber

Top20-30 mins

LemonCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Palisander RosewoodVirginia Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Duuoh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,549

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,198

PerfumerCaroline de Boutiny

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D 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…

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Duuoh by Quearmé starts with an energetic burst of tart lemon and sun-drenched Calabrian bergamot. The citrus hits immediately. It cuts through morning grogginess with a crisp, bitter rind snap before giving way to dry Virginia cedar and polished palisander rosewood. You will notice a visible oil sheen on skin right a…

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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, D or Duuoh?

D takes 4 of 4 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Duuoh is rated 3.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Duuoh for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Duuoh?

They last about the same: D 61/100, Duuoh 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, D or Duuoh?

Projection is very close: D 52/100, Duuoh 50/100 for sillage.

Do D and Duuoh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

Is D or Duuoh better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Duuoh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Duuoh?

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. Duuoh has top notes of Lemon and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Bourbon Vanilla.