Fragrance comparison

Dun vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

Dun

Hawk Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #77,185 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #66,980 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Dun
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dun1/3

VIII Eight1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Dun
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: VIII Eight

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DunHawk Perfumes

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCinnamonSaffron

Heart

Cypriol OilOlibanumNutmegCedar

Base

AgarwoodPatchouliBlack MuskLabdanum

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Agarwood and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,185

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVIII EightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dun by Hawk Perfumes delivers a bold, dry warmth built for cold weather comfort. It opens with an energetic rush of pink pepper and spicy cinnamon, immediately wrapping you in an aromatic cloud reminiscent of a spiced holiday cider. As the fragrance settles, dry cedar wood and rich agarwood oud emerge alongside dark p…

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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 lasts longer, Dun or VIII Eight?

They last about the same: Dun 60/100, VIII Eight 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dun or VIII Eight?

Dun projects furthest (Dun 75/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dun and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Agarwood and Labdanum.

Is Dun or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dun and VIII Eight?

Dun has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cypriol Oil, Olibanum, Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Agarwood, Patchouli, Black Musk and Labdanum. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.