Fragrance comparison

D vs Whimsical

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #31,065 WoodyAromatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #48,734 IrisWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 4 of 5 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D4/5

Whimsical1/5

Ratings & consensus: D
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D
Sillage & projection: Whimsical
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

WhimsicalRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

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

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageWhimsical

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%

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and rose

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

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

InformationalShared notesPepper, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine. 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

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,065

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, D or Whimsical?

D takes 4 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Whimsical?

D lasts longest (D 61/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Whimsical?

Whimsical projects furthest (Whimsical 63/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Whimsical smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Pepper, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is D or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Whimsical?

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. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.