Fragrance comparison

D vs Private Collection

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #27,144 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Private Collection

Julian Rouas

3.004 votes

Rank #61,915 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Private Collection
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D1/2

Private Collection1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Private Collection
Value for money: Not scored
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

Private CollectionJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePrivate Collection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

floral100%

amber92%

lavender84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

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

Top

Musk

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

LavenderVanille

InformationalShared notesLavender, Musk, Vanille and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,144

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Private Collection by Julian Rouas presents a floral and amber focus designed for women. It opens with a musky presence that transitions into a heart of varied floral notes, settling into a base of lavender and vanilla. This blend aims for longevity, making it a potential signature scent for those who enjoy warm, powd…

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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 Private Collection?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Private Collection is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Private Collection for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, D or Private Collection?

Private Collection projects furthest (Private Collection 75/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Private Collection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lavender, Musk, Vanille and Amber.

Is D or Private Collection better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Private Collection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Private Collection?

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. Private Collection has top notes of Musk, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Lavender and Vanille.