D vs Menthe Fraiche
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D takes 5 of 7 categories.
DChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Menthe FraicheChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
D5/7
Menthe Fraiche2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Menthe Fraiche
- Community sentiment
- D
- Longevity
- D
- Sillage & projection
- D
- Value for money
- D
- Versatility
- D
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Menthe Fraiche
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DAlfred DunhillMenthe FraicheJames HeeleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 902 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMenthe FraicheRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
51%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
149 votes
35%Love
43%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
902 votes
Category winnerDMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD
SillageD
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
rose69%
white floral61%
green100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
floral44%
woody30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood
Heart
RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber
Top
MintBergamot
Heart
Green TeaFreesia
Base
Virginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesMint, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall74
Winter19
Day100
Night33
Spring69
Summer100
Fall13
Winter9
Day100
Night–
Category winnerDMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,065
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,659
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMenthe FraicheHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotD 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 →Menthe Fraiche opens with the crisp, cooling sensation of crushed mint leaves and sharp Sicilian bergamot. It feels like stepping into a damp, shaded herb garden on a hot July morning. As the initial splash settles, the scent shifts into a clean, watery green tea accord, supported by a soft floral touch of freesia. Th…
Reviews →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 Menthe Fraiche?
D takes 5 of 7 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Menthe Fraiche is rated 4.01/5 from 902 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Menthe Fraiche for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, D or Menthe Fraiche?
D lasts longest (D 61/100, Menthe Fraiche 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, D or Menthe Fraiche?
D projects furthest (D 52/100, Menthe Fraiche 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do D and Menthe Fraiche smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.
Is D or Menthe Fraiche better for summer or winter?
For summer, Menthe Fraiche is the stronger pick. For winter, D is the stronger pick. D suits daytime wear; Menthe Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D and Menthe Fraiche?
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. Menthe Fraiche has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Tea and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar.
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