D'eau Extrême vs D
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D takes 4 of 7 categories.
D'eau ExtrêmeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
DChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
D'eau Extrême3/7
D4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- D
- Community sentiment
- D
- Longevity
- D'eau Extrême
- Sillage & projection
- D'eau Extrême
- Value for money
- D
- Versatility
- D
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- D'eau Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
D'eau ExtrêmeIn The BoxDAlfred DunhillWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 56%Had 18%Want 26%
4.03/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerDRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
37%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
49 votes
30%Love
51%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
149 votes
Category winnerDMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD'eau Extrême
SillageD'eau Extrême
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
musky61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
rose69%
white floral61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TangerineMintCypressSage
Heart
Pepper
Base
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Top
Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood
Heart
RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Cypress, Pepper and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall0
Winter90
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer89
Fall74
Winter19
Day100
Night33
Category winnerDMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,337
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#30,860
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerD'eau ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotD'eau Extrême is a fresh woody aromatic built around citrus, mint and soft woods, with a peppery lift and a smooth tonka-musk base. It opens clean and brisk, then settles into a polished, slightly creamy dry-down that keeps a masculine, sporty profile. It may suit buyers who like modern blue-leaning designer style wit…
Reviews →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…
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'eau Extrême or D?
D takes 4 of 7 categories. D'eau Extrême is rated 3.84/5 from 49 votes; D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes. Choose D'eau Extrême for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, D'eau Extrême or D?
They last about the same: D'eau Extrême 63/100, D 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, D'eau Extrême or D?
Projection is very close: D'eau Extrême 54/100, D 52/100 for sillage.
Do D'eau Extrême and D smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cypress, Pepper and Sandalwood.
Is D'eau Extrême or D better for summer or winter?
For summer, D is the stronger pick. For winter, D'eau Extrême is the stronger pick. D suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D'eau Extrême and D?
D'eau Extrême has top notes of Tangerine, Mint, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.
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