Fragrance comparison

Desire for a Man vs Lemon Pie

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 2,235 ratings analysed

Desire for a Man

Alfred Dunhill

4.062,150 votes

Rank #23,989 CitrusVanilla

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Lemon Pie

Zara · 2018

4.0085 votes

Rank #17,206 CitrusFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Desire for a Man
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Lemon Pie
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desire for a Man3/7

Lemon Pie3/7

Ratings & consensus: Desire for a Man
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Desire for a Man
Sillage & projection: Desire for a Man
Value for money: Lemon Pie
Versatility: Lemon Pie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lemon Pie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desire for a ManAlfred Dunhill

Lemon PieZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 2,150 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerDesire for a ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

2,150 votes

12%Love

64%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDesire for a Man

SillageDesire for a Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value78

Category winnerLemon PieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

rose77%

fresh69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh88%

tropical77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AppleLemonBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

RoseTeak WoodPatchouli

Base

VanillaMusk

Top

Lemon

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night–

Category winnerLemon PieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women3

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews6

Category winnerLemon PieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desire for a Man by Alfred Dunhill is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Desire for a Man was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Rose, Teak Wood and Patchouli; base notes are Vanilla and Musk.

Reviews →

Zara Lemon Pie opens with a sugary burst of bright lemon peel and tart passion fruit that instantly fills the air. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a light, dessert-like heart shaped by sweet condensed milk and white orange blossom. The dry-down settles into a clean, powdery musk base that stays …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desire for a Man or Lemon Pie?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Desire for a Man is rated 4.06/5 from 2,150 votes; Lemon Pie is rated 4.00/5 from 85 votes. Choose Desire for a Man for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Lemon Pie for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desire for a Man or Lemon Pie?

Desire for a Man lasts longest (Desire for a Man 64/100, Lemon Pie 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire for a Man or Lemon Pie?

Desire for a Man projects furthest (Desire for a Man 58/100, Lemon Pie 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desire for a Man and Lemon Pie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Desire for a Man or Lemon Pie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lemon Pie is the stronger pick. For winter, Desire for a Man is the stronger pick. Lemon Pie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desire for a Man and Lemon Pie?

Desire for a Man has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Teak Wood and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Lemon Pie has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.