Fragrance comparison

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir vs Dunhill for Men

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 631 ratings analysed

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir

Dior · 2007

4.21195 votes

Rank #6,122 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Dunhill for Men

Alfred Dunhill

4.22436 votes

Rank #23,999 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dunhill for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir3/7

Dunhill for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur CuirDior

Dunhill for MenAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 51%

4.22/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerDunhill for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

46%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

Category winnerDunhill for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir

SillageEau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDunhill for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather90%

amber80%

woody70%

animalic60%

aromatic50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Virginia Cedar

Base

LeatherAmber

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderGeraniumNutmeg

Heart

CarnationWoodsy NotesIrisRoseJasmine

Base

Leatheroak mossVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Leather. 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

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDunhill for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex19

Women6

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,122

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2007

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau Sauvage Fraicheur CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir opens with an invigorating splash of tart Amalfi lemon that smells like slicing fresh yellow citrus under the morning sun. Within minutes, the sharp citrus brightens dry Virginia cedarwood, creating a clean and crisp herbal wood profile. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a smooth bas…

Reviews →

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 →

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, Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Dunhill for Men?

Dunhill for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir is rated 4.21/5 from 195 votes; Dunhill for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 436 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dunhill for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Dunhill for Men?

They last about the same: Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir 64/100, Dunhill for Men 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Dunhill for Men?

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir projects furthest (Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir 64/100, Dunhill for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir and Dunhill for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Leather.

Is Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Dunhill for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir and Dunhill for Men?

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, a base of Leather and Amber. 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.