Fragrance comparison

D vs Whisky Vintage

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #27,549 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Vintage

Evaflor

4.0024 votes

Rank #26,962 CitrusMusky

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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whisky Vintage
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

D3/5

Whisky Vintage2/5

Ratings & consensus: D
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D
Sillage & projection: D
Value for money: Whisky Vintage
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky Vintage

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DAlfred Dunhill

Whisky VintageEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%

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

29%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value83

Category winnerWhisky VintageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

musky86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeAniseMint

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Whisky Vintage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring94

Summer100

Fall56

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,549

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWhisky VintageHigher 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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Whisky Vintage by Evaflor kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and a brisk sprig of mint. Sharp anise cuts through the citrus flash immediately, keeping the opening crisp and clean rather than syrupy. As the initial spray settles on skin, soft freesia and a pinch of warm cloves emerge in …

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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 Whisky Vintage?

D takes 3 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes; Whisky Vintage is rated 4.00/5 from 24 votes. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Vintage for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Whisky Vintage?

D lasts longest (D 61/100, Whisky Vintage 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Whisky Vintage?

D projects furthest (D 52/100, Whisky Vintage 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Whisky Vintage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is D or Whisky Vintage better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Whisky Vintage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Whisky Vintage?

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. Whisky Vintage has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Anise and Mint, heart notes of Cloves and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.