Fragrance comparison

Dunhill for Men vs So

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 442 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dunhill for Men

Alfred Dunhill

4.22436 votes

Rank #27,009 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Weil

3.176 votes

Rank #64,521 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dunhill for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
So
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dunhill for Men3/4

So1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunhill for MenAlfred Dunhill

SoWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

17%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityDunhill for Men

SillageSo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDunhill for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

iris50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderGeraniumNutmeg

Heart

CarnationWoodsy NotesIrisRoseJasmine

Base

Leatheroak mossVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

Top

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

GeraniumIrisCypress

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Geranium, Iris and Vetiver. 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

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDunhill for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dunhill for Men by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Dunhill for Men was launched in 1934. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg; middle notes are Carnation, Woodsy Notes, Iris, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Reviews →

Weil's 2007 release opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot. This brisk citrus start quickly shifts into a dry, green middle stage dominated by cypress and geranium. It sits quiet and clean on the skin, drawing down into a faint cedar and vetiver base with a touch of dry vanilla. This is a subtle woody …

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 for Men or So?

Dunhill for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Dunhill for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 436 votes; So is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dunhill for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose So for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill for Men or So?

Dunhill for Men lasts longest (Dunhill for Men 63/100, So 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill for Men or So?

Projection is very close: So 58/100, Dunhill for Men 57/100 for sillage.

Do Dunhill for Men and So smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Geranium, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Dunhill for Men or So better for summer or winter?

So suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dunhill for Men and So?

Dunhill for Men has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, heart notes of Carnation, Woodsy Notes, Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, oak moss, Vetiver and Sandalwood. So has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Iris and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Cedar.