Fragrance comparison

D vs Forum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #30,860 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Forum

Tufi Duek

4.2646 votes

Rank #42,756 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forum takes 5 of 7 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D2/7

Forum5/7

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

ForumTufi Duek

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 32%Had 43%Want 24%

Category winnerForumRating 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

52%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerForumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityForum

SillageForum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

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

AldehydesBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CoconutSuedeGreen NotesWater LilyPeachFreesia

Base

Leatheroak mossMahoganyPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Freesia 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 season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer60

Fall73

Winter60

Day100

Night74

Category winnerForumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,860

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,756

PerfumerJacques Huclier

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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Created by perfumer Jacques Huclier in 2000, Forum by Tufi Duek opens with sparkling aldehydes, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into soft suede, green notes, and coconut. The base grounds the fragrance in rich leather, patchouli, and oakmoss. It wears effortlessly during crisp spring mornings or cool aut…

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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 Forum?

Forum takes 5 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Forum is rated 4.26/5 from 46 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Forum?

They last about the same: Forum 62/100, D 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, D or Forum?

Forum projects furthest (Forum 57/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Forum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.

Is D or Forum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D and Forum?

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. Forum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Suede, Green Notes and Water Lily, a base of Leather, oak moss, Mahogany and Patchouli.