Fragrance comparison

Dunhill Edition vs Messages

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 762 ratings analysed

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #25,530 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Messages

Mariella Burani

4.2232 votes

Rank #34,896 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Messages takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Messages
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dunhill Edition2/7

Messages4/7

Ratings & consensus: Dunhill Edition
Community sentiment: Messages
Longevity: Messages
Sillage & projection: Messages
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Messages
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 Dunhill

MessagesMariella Burani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerDunhill EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMessagesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMessages

SillageMessages

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSandalwoodCarnationVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Messages, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night64

Category winnerMessagesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,530

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDunhill EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dunhill 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…

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Messages by Mariella Burani presents an aromatic floral woody profile built around fresh herbal nuances and smooth base layers. The fragrance leads with a brisk, clean lavender accent that feels crisp and slightly cooling. As the scent settles, classic floral elements emerge, pairing soft rose and lily-of-the-valley w…

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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, Dunhill Edition or Messages?

Messages takes 4 of 7 categories. Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes; Messages is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Messages for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill Edition or Messages?

They last about the same: Messages 63/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill Edition or Messages?

Messages projects furthest (Messages 61/100, Dunhill Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunhill Edition and Messages smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Dunhill Edition or Messages better for summer or winter?

For summer, Messages is the stronger pick. For winter, Messages is the stronger pick. Messages suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dunhill Edition and Messages?

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. Messages features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Carnation and Virginia Cedar.