Fragrance comparison

Dunlop Black Edition vs Secrets de Doline

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dunlop Black Edition

Dunlop

3.504 votes

Rank #61,462 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Secrets de Doline

Via Paris Parfums

4.205 votes

Rank #56,187 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunlop Black Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dunlop Black Edition
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Secrets de Doline
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dunlop Black Edition3/4

Secrets de Doline1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dunlop Black Edition
Sillage & projection: Dunlop Black Edition
Value for money: Dunlop Black Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secrets de Doline

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunlop Black EditionDunlop

Secrets de DolineVia Paris Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 45%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDunlop Black Edition

SillageDunlop Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value80

Category winnerDunlop Black EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

floral50%

powdery100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

woody77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MelonBergamotApple

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderVioletCypress

Base1 to 2 hours

AmberCedarMusk

Top

KiwiBergamotVioletMelon

Heart

AppleOrchid

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Apple and Violet. Durations are only published for Dunlop Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecrets de DolineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dunlop Black Edition is an oriental fougere fragrance for men introduced in 2020. The scent opens with a crisp, watery burst of melon, tart green apple, and bright bergamot. As the initial spray settles, an aromatic core of clean lavender, soft violet, and herbal cypress takes over, lending a classic barbershop charac…

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Secrets de Doline by Via Paris Parfums opens with a sharp kiwi and fresh melon note, giving a fruity brightness. It quickly settles into a powdery violet and apple core, resting on a soft sandalwood base. This composition suits warm spring days when you want a light, breezy scent that stays close to the skin.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dunlop Black Edition or Secrets de Doline?

Dunlop Black Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Dunlop Black Edition is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Secrets de Doline is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dunlop Black Edition for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Secrets de Doline for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunlop Black Edition or Secrets de Doline?

They last about the same: Dunlop Black Edition 48/100, Secrets de Doline 47/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dunlop Black Edition or Secrets de Doline?

Dunlop Black Edition projects furthest (Dunlop Black Edition 71/100, Secrets de Doline 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunlop Black Edition and Secrets de Doline smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Apple and Violet.

Is Dunlop Black Edition or Secrets de Doline better for summer or winter?

Dunlop Black Edition suits day or night wear; Secrets de Doline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dunlop Black Edition and Secrets de Doline?

Dunlop Black Edition has top notes of Melon, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Cypress, a base of Amber, Cedar and Musk. Secrets de Doline has top notes of Kiwi, Bergamot, Violet and Melon, heart notes of Apple and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.