Fragrance comparison

D vs Marbert Woman Red

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #27,920 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Marbert Woman Red

Marbert

3.6727 votes

Rank #37,048 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

D6/7

Marbert Woman Red1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

Marbert Woman RedMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

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

4%Love

78%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerDMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMarbert Woman RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

rose92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both rose, citrus and white floral

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

PearMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Marbert Woman Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer86

Fall71

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Category winnerDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,920

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDHigher 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 Woman Red is an upbeat, late-nineties fruit cocktail that opens with crisp pear, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy passionfruit. The first spritz delivers an energetic flash of bright alcohol and tart fruit pulp. Give it five minutes to settle into the skin. A soft heart of classic red rose and dewy jasmine eme…

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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 Woman Red?

D takes 6 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Marbert Woman Red is rated 3.67/5 from 27 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Woman Red for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Marbert Woman Red?

D lasts longest (D 61/100, Marbert Woman Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Marbert Woman Red?

D projects furthest (D 52/100, Marbert Woman Red 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Marbert Woman Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is D or Marbert Woman Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D and Marbert Woman Red?

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 Woman Red has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanille and Virginia Cedar.