Fragrance comparison

D vs Eau Egyptienne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #31,065 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Egyptienne

Cinq Mondes

4.2129 votes

Rank #41,711 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 5 of 7 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Egyptienne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D5/7

Eau Egyptienne2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Egyptienne
Community sentiment: Eau Egyptienne
Longevity: D
Sillage & projection: D
Value for money: D
Versatility: D
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

Eau EgyptienneCinq Mondes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerEau EgyptienneRating 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

45%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerEau EgyptienneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Notes

LotusOlibanumRosePistachioJasmineCypressCarawayJuniperMastic or LentisqueGeraniumMyrhhMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Cypress, Rose and Geranium. Durations are only published for Eau Egyptienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter42

Day100

Night64

Category winnerDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,065

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,711

PerfumerNot listed

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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Eau Egyptienne by Cinq Mondes is a light, aromatic body mist built around ancient Kyphi botanicals. The opening delivers an invigorating burst of fresh spicy mint, leafy geranium, and sharp cypress before softening into delicate floral tones of lotus, jasmine, and rose. Beneath the botanicals, a quiet balsamic foundat…

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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 Eau Egyptienne?

D takes 5 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Eau Egyptienne is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Egyptienne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Eau Egyptienne?

D lasts longest (D 61/100, Eau Egyptienne 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Eau Egyptienne?

D projects furthest (D 52/100, Eau Egyptienne 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Eau Egyptienne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cypress, Rose and Geranium.

Is D or Eau Egyptienne better for summer or winter?

For summer, D is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Egyptienne is the stronger pick. D suits daytime wear; Eau Egyptienne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Eau Egyptienne?

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. Eau Egyptienne features Lotus, Olibanum, Rose, Pistachio and Jasmine.