Fragrance comparison

D vs Marbert Man Pure

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #27,865 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Marbert Man Pure

Marbert

4.2241 votes

Rank #10,578 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Pure takes 5 of 7 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Man Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

D1/7

Marbert Man Pure5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

Marbert Man PureMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerMarbert Man PureRating 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

49%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Pure

SillageMarbert Man Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value73

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match65%Closely related · 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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesNeroliLavenderVioletBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderWatercressMarjoram

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodoak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring94

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night58

Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,865

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMarbert Man PureHigher 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…

Reviews →

Marbert Man Pure is an unapologetic blast from 1989 that blends classic German precision with clean barbershop ruggedness. The first spray punches hard with bitter bergamot, sharp neroli, and crisp green notes before settling down. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash dissipates, a dusty lavender and h…

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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 Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure takes 5 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure lasts longest (Marbert Man Pure 75/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure projects furthest (Marbert Man Pure 68/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Marbert Man Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is D or Marbert Man Pure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D and Marbert Man Pure?

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. Marbert Man Pure has top notes of Green Notes, Neroli, Lavender and Violet, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Coriander, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber.