Fragrance comparison

Dunhill London vs Zippo Original

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 650 ratings analysed

Dunhill London

Alfred Dunhill

3.82371 votes

Rank #29,553 VanillaSweet

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zippo Original

Zippo Fragrances

3.52279 votes

Rank #6,795 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zippo Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dunhill London
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Zippo Original
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dunhill London1/7

Zippo Original6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunhill LondonAlfred Dunhill

Zippo OriginalZippo Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

21%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

245 votes

Category winnerZippo OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityZippo Original

SillageZippo Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value77

Category winnerZippo OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

rose84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla, 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

Red AppleViolet LeafGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageLavenderPepperGeranium

Base

VanillePatchouliVetiverCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Tonka Bean, Geranium and Patchouli. 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

Summer42

Fall98

Winter73

Day100

Night71

Category winnerZippo OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerZippo OriginalHigher 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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Zippo Original opens with crisp apple, grapefruit and a green violet leaf touch, then settles into a sweeter aromatic core of lavender, sage and tonka. The dry-down leans woody, lightly vanilla-toned and a little patchouli-heavy. It reads masculine, affordable and slightly old-school in style. Based on the review patt…

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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 Zippo Original?

Zippo Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Dunhill London is rated 3.82/5 from 371 votes; Zippo Original is rated 3.52/5 from 279 votes. Choose Dunhill London for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Zippo Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill London or Zippo Original?

Zippo Original lasts longest (Zippo Original 66/100, Dunhill London 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill London or Zippo Original?

Zippo Original projects furthest (Zippo Original 58/100, Dunhill London 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunhill London and Zippo Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Tonka Bean, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Dunhill London or Zippo Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zippo Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Zippo Original is the stronger pick. Zippo Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dunhill London and Zippo Original?

Dunhill London features Red Apple, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Rose and Sandalwood. Zippo Original has top notes of Red Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.