Fragrance comparison

Dunhill Edition vs Water Element 水元素

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 730 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #27,067 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Water Element 水元素

Outis 毋名

—0 votes

Rank #76,987 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill Edition takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Water Element 水元素
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

Dunhill Edition1/1

Water Element 水元素0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 Dunhill

Water Element 水元素Outis 毋名

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

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

Top

Clary SageBergamot

Heart

Carnationoak moss

Base

AmbergrisMuskIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Carnation and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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#27,067

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Outis Water Element is a clean, aromatic scent built around a cool herbal profile. It centers on the crispness of clary sage and the earthy texture of oak moss. Designed for daily wear in spring and summer, this unisex fragrance suits individuals seeking a low-key, professional scent that avoids sugary sweetness.

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.

Do Dunhill Edition and Water Element 水元素 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Carnation and oak moss.

What are the notes in Dunhill Edition and Water Element 水元素?

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. Water Element 水元素 has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and oak moss, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.