Dunhill Edition vs Expression
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dunhill Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dunhill EditionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
ExpressionChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dunhill Edition3/4
Expression0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dunhill Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Dunhill Edition
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dunhill Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dunhill EditionAlfred DunhillExpressionSpace NKWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 730 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
730 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDunhill Edition
SillageDunhill Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
citrus74%
earthy65%
floral56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
floral48%
woody30%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender
Heart
Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean
Notes
BergamotVetiverJasmineNutmeg
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Expression, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter60
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,886
PerfumerAlain Astori
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,486
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDunhill EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDunhill Edition by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill Edition was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Astori. Top notes are Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley; base no…
Reviews →Space NK Expression opens with a bright splash of sparkling bergamot that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, warm ground nutmeg brings a gentle spice that pairs naturally with creamy jasmine petals in the heart. Earthy green vetiver anchors the base, giving the clean…
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, Dunhill Edition or Expression?
Dunhill Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes; Expression is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Expression for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dunhill Edition or Expression?
They last about the same: Dunhill Edition 61/100, Expression 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dunhill Edition or Expression?
Dunhill Edition projects furthest (Dunhill Edition 54/100, Expression 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dunhill Edition and Expression smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vetiver.
Is Dunhill Edition or Expression better for summer or winter?
Expression suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dunhill Edition and Expression?
Dunhill Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. Expression features Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg.
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