Fragrance comparison

D vs Jean Nate

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 583 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #30,860 WoodyAromatic

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63%scent match

Closely related

Jean Nate

Revlon

4.00434 votes

Rank #3,638 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

D4/7

Jean Nate3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

Jean NateRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 434 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerJean NateRating 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

32%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

434 votes

Category winnerDMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJean NateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

GeraniumSpicy NotesRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men2

Unisex46

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,860

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Category winnerJean NateHigher 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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Jean Nate by Revlon is a classic citrus-floral splash launched in 1935. It features bright top notes of lemon, bergamot, and lavender that transition into a heart of geranium and jasmine. With a base of musk and sandalwood, this scent provides a clean, cooling sensation ideal for humid summer days, post-bath refreshme…

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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 Jean Nate?

D takes 4 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Jean Nate is rated 4.00/5 from 434 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jean Nate for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, D or Jean Nate?

D lasts longest (D 61/100, Jean Nate 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Jean Nate?

Projection is very close: D 52/100, Jean Nate 50/100 for sillage.

Do D and Jean Nate smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is D or Jean Nate better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D and Jean Nate?

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. Jean Nate has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Spicy Notes, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.