Fragrance comparison

D vs Gra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #27,343 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gra

Khaltat

4.4520 votes

Rank #16,905 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gra takes 4 of 5 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gra
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

D1/5

Gra4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

GraKhaltat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerGraRating 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

50%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityGra

SillageGra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value41

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

lavender60%

woody50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Mint

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

AmberSaffron

InformationalShared notesMint, Cypress, Lavender and Amber. 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

Summer70

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,343

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGraHigher 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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Gra by Khaltat offers a brisk, aromatic blend that balances fresh mint with warm base notes. It creates a crisp, clean impression on the skin, suitable for both men and women who prefer a scent that leans toward green and earthy profiles. This fragrance performs steadily in cooler environments where its woody, herbace…

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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 Gra?

Gra takes 4 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Gra is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gra for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Gra?

Gra lasts longest (Gra 81/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Gra?

Gra projects furthest (Gra 76/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Gra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Cypress, Lavender and Amber.

Is D or Gra better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Gra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Gra?

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. Gra has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber and Saffron.