Fragrance comparison

D vs Marc O'Polo Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #28,133 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Men

Marc O'Polo

4.0015 votes

Rank #38,972 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 3 of 5 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Men
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D3/5

Marc O'Polo Men1/5

Ratings & consensus: D
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Men
Versatility: Not scored
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

Marc O'Polo MenMarc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

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

27%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

floral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotElemi resinGingerPepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Apple Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Muskoak mossAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,133

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,972

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews2

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 →

Marc O'Polo Men opens with an energetic burst of sunny Italian bergamot, peppery elemi resin, and freshly grated ginger. The spicy lift is immediate. It wakes up your senses without stinging your nose. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into an airy apple blossom note that adds a clean, garden-fresh …

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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 Marc O'Polo Men?

D takes 3 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Marc O'Polo Men is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Men for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Marc O'Polo Men?

D lasts longest (D 61/100, Marc O'Polo Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Marc O'Polo Men?

Projection is very close: D 52/100, Marc O'Polo Men 52/100 for sillage.

Do D and Marc O'Polo Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss.

Is D or Marc O'Polo Men better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Marc O'Polo Men?

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. Marc O'Polo Men has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Apple Blossom, a base of Musk, oak moss, Amber and Virginia Cedar.