Fragrance comparison

D vs Dynamix Speed

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #31,065 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Dynamix Speed

Bi-es

2.005 votes

Rank #79,478 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dynamix Speed
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity.

D1/2

Dynamix Speed1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dynamix Speed
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Dynamix SpeedBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityDynamix Speed

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fresh61%

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

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeStar AnisePepper

Heart

LavenderGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskCitruses

InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,065

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Dynamix Speed by Bi-es serves as a straightforward aromatic aquatic for men, focusing on a bright, citric opening. It blends zesty bergamot with lavender and sandalwood to create an easygoing, daily wear option. This scent leans into a fresh, modern profile, making it a functional choice for casual daytime settings or…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, D or Dynamix Speed?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Dynamix Speed is rated 2.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dynamix Speed for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, D or Dynamix Speed?

Dynamix Speed lasts longest (Dynamix Speed 80/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Dynamix Speed smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium.

Is D or Dynamix Speed better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Dynamix Speed?

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. Dynamix Speed has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Star Anise and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Citruses.