Fragrance comparison

D vs Mini Fashion

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #28,618 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Mini Fashion

Ulric de Varens

2.8312 votes

Rank #64,423 VioletCitrus

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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mini Fashion
Choose it for a violet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

D3/5

Mini Fashion2/5

Ratings & consensus: D
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Fashion
Sillage & projection: Mini Fashion
Value for money: D
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

Mini FashionUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

2.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 36%Want 33%

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

8%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

58%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityMini Fashion

SillageMini Fashion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

violet100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangeFreesiaAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletPeachWhite Flowers

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and oak moss. Durations are only published for Mini Fashion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring80

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 46%Work 27%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,618

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,423

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Ulric de Varens Mini Fashion kicks off with a sharp, brisk splash of Amalfi lemon and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush burns away rapidly, making room for sweet freesia and a powdery swirl of purple violet. Juicy peach flesh joins a cluster of clean white flowers in the mid-developm…

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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 Mini Fashion?

D takes 3 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Mini Fashion is rated 2.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mini Fashion for a violet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Mini Fashion?

Mini Fashion lasts longest (Mini Fashion 65/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Mini Fashion?

Mini Fashion projects furthest (Mini Fashion 64/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Mini Fashion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and oak moss.

Is D or Mini Fashion better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Mini Fashion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Mini Fashion?

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. Mini Fashion has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Peach and White Flowers, a base of oak moss and Vanille.