Fragrance comparison

D vs Hinoki

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 184 ratings analysed

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #31,027 WoodyAromatic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Hinoki

KITOWA

4.3035 votes

Rank #15,605 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hinoki takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

D1/7

Hinoki6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

HinokiKITOWA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 71%

Category winnerHinokiRating 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

63%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerHinokiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityHinoki

SillageHinoki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, 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

CypressWhite PepperMint

Heart

Hinoki WoodIrisGeranium

Base

CedarOlibanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Cypress, Geranium and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night36

Category winnerHinokiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,027

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHinokiHigher 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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Hinoki by KITOWA captures the meditative stillness of a Japanese forest. Cypress and mint provide a sharp, clean opening that settles into the resinous heart of hinoki wood and geranium. Base notes of cedar and olibanum give it a grounded, persistent character, perfect for those who want a calm, woody scent for seriou…

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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 Hinoki?

Hinoki takes 6 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Hinoki is rated 4.30/5 from 35 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hinoki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Hinoki?

Hinoki lasts longest (Hinoki 72/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Hinoki?

Projection is very close: Hinoki 54/100, D 52/100 for sillage.

Do D and Hinoki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cypress, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is D or Hinoki better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D and Hinoki?

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. Hinoki has top notes of Cypress, White Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Iris and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Olibanum and Sandalwood.