Fragrance comparison

Dunhill London vs Sulky

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

Dunhill London

Alfred Dunhill

3.82371 votes

Rank #29,553 VanillaSweet

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36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #50,872 AromaticFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dunhill London
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dunhill London2/5

Sulky3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunhill LondonAlfred Dunhill

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerDunhill LondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

371 votes

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSulkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

rose84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Red AppleVanillaTonka BeanRoseSandalwoodMuskGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Geranium. 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

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,872

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill LondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dunhill London by Alfred Dunhill is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill London was launched in 2008.

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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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 London or Sulky?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories. Dunhill London is rated 3.82/5 from 371 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Dunhill London for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill London or Sulky?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Dunhill London 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill London or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Dunhill London 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunhill London and Sulky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Geranium.

Is Dunhill London or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dunhill London and Sulky?

Dunhill London features Red Apple, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Rose and Sandalwood. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.