Fragrance comparison

D vs Ispazon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #28,345 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Ispazon

Parfums de Marly

3.77241 votes

Rank #11,917 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

D4/7

Ispazon3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

IspazonParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerDRating 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

36%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

241 votes

Category winnerDMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIspazon

SillageIspazon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value37

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

camphor61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Ispazon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night32

Category winnerDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,345

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,917

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerIspazonHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Ispazon starts with a sharp, brisk splash of Amalfi lemon, green lime, and crushed bay leaf. You immediately notice a savory, culinary warmth from dry garden thyme cutting right through the zesty citrus peel. As the initial alcoholic vapor lifts off your skin, the scent shifts toward clean Virginia ce…

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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 Ispazon?

D takes 4 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Ispazon is rated 3.77/5 from 241 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ispazon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Ispazon?

Ispazon lasts longest (Ispazon 70/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Ispazon?

Ispazon projects furthest (Ispazon 62/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Ispazon smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is D or Ispazon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D and Ispazon?

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. Ispazon has top notes of Bay Leaf, Thyme, Orange and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.