Fragrance comparison

D vs His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #30,081 WoodyAromatic

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47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)

The Dua Brand

4.5028 votes

Rank #17,122 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) takes 6 of 7 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D1/7

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)6/7

Ratings & consensus: His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)
Community sentiment: His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)
Longevity: His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)
Sillage & projection: His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)
Value for money: D
Versatility: His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 65%Had 12%Want 23%

Category winnerHis Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)Rating 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

68%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerHis Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHis Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)

SillageHis Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value65

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

vanilla65%

sweet56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Mandarin OrangeTonka BeanMintCypressPepperMuskAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Cypress. Durations are only published for His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter42

Day100

Night82

Category winnerHis Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men84

Unisex8

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,081

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHis Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)Higher 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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His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp citrus and creamy warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of mandarin orange coupled with cooling mint and earthy Moroccan cypress. As the brisk opening settles, madagascan pepper lends a fresh spicy edge agai…

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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 His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)?

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) takes 6 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) is rated 4.50/5 from 28 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)?

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) lasts longest (His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) 78/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)?

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) projects furthest (His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) 63/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Cypress.

Is D or His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) better for summer or winter?

For summer, His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) is the stronger pick. For winter, His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) is the stronger pick. D suits daytime wear; His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition)?

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. His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) features Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean, Mint, Cypress and Pepper.