Fragrance comparison

Dunhill Edition vs MP8

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 734 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #25,533 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Dunhill Edition2/3

MP81/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dunhill Edition
Sillage & projection: Dunhill Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MP8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDunhill Edition

SillageDunhill Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for MP8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,533

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,949

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMP8Higher 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…

Reviews →

MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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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 MP8?

Dunhill Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes; MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill Edition or MP8?

Dunhill Edition lasts longest (Dunhill Edition 61/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill Edition or MP8?

Dunhill Edition projects furthest (Dunhill Edition 54/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunhill Edition and MP8 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender.

What are the notes in Dunhill Edition and MP8?

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. MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk.