Fragrance comparison

Dunhill Edition vs Ocean Rain

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 829 ratings analysed

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #25,530 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Ocean Rain

Mario Valentino

4.3699 votes

Rank #9,130 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rain takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Ocean Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dunhill Edition1/7

Ocean Rain6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill

Ocean RainMario Valentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerOcean RainRating 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

58%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerOcean RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rain

SillageOcean Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerDunhill EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir

Base4 to 8 hours

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Ocean Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall83

Winter14

Day100

Night48

Category winnerOcean RainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,530

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerOcean RainHigher 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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Ocean Rain by Mario Valentino is a vintage aromatic aquatic cologne with a distinctly herbal, floral heart. Created in 1990 by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the fragrance avoids modern sugary aquatic tropes in favor of an intricate, classic structure. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, lime, a…

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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 Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain takes 6 of 7 categories. Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes; Ocean Rain is rated 4.36/5 from 99 votes. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ocean Rain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill Edition or Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain lasts longest (Ocean Rain 73/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill Edition or Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain projects furthest (Ocean Rain 63/100, Dunhill Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunhill Edition and Ocean Rain smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Cyclamen.

Is Dunhill Edition or Ocean Rain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean Rain is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill Edition is the stronger pick. Ocean Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dunhill Edition and Ocean Rain?

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. Ocean Rain has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Sea water, Cyclamen and Thyme, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Amber.