D vs Higher Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
DChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Higher BlackChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
D1/7
Higher Black6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Higher Black
- Community sentiment
- Higher Black
- Longevity
- Higher Black
- Sillage & projection
- Higher Black
- Value for money
- D
- Versatility
- Higher Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DAlfred DunhillHigher BlackDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%
Category winnerHigher BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
51%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
149 votes
53%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerHigher BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHigher Black
SillageHigher Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
rose69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood
Heart
RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber
Top
PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressSpicesRosemary
Base
Pear WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mint, Cypress and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall74
Winter19
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter38
Day100
Night67
Category winnerHigher BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,065
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,103
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2002
Reviews7
Category winnerHigher BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotD 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…
Reviews →Dior Higher Black opens with a clean, energizing splash of crisp green pear, chilled mint, and bright Amalfi lemon mixed with juicy peach. As the lively fruit notes settle on skin, earthy cypress and fragrant garden rosemary take over, giving the scent a brisk herbal backbone with a pinch of peppery spice. The drydown…
Reviews →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
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Which is better, D or Higher Black?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Higher Black is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Higher Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, D or Higher Black?
Higher Black lasts longest (Higher Black 76/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, D or Higher Black?
Higher Black projects furthest (Higher Black 72/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do D and Higher Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Cypress and Musk.
Is D or Higher Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Higher Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Higher Black is the stronger pick. D suits daytime wear; Higher Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D and Higher Black?
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. Higher Black has top notes of Peach, Mint, Pear and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cypress, Spices and Rosemary, a base of Pear Wood and Musk.
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