Higher Black vs D
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
Higher BlackChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Higher Black6/7
D1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Higher Black
- Community sentiment
- Higher Black
- Longevity
- Higher Black
- Sillage & projection
- Higher Black
- Value for money
- D
- Versatility
- Higher Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Higher BlackDiorDAlfred DunhillWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%
4.03/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerHigher BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
30%Love
51%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
149 votes
Category winnerHigher BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHigher Black
SillageHigher Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
rose69%
white floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressSpicesRosemary
Base
Pear WoodMusk
Top
Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood
Heart
RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Amalfi Lemon, Cypress and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter38
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer89
Fall74
Winter19
Day100
Night33
Category winnerHigher BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,103
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2002
Reviews7
Overall rank#31,065
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHigher BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Higher Black opens with a clean, energizing splash of crisp green pear, chilled mint, and bright Amalfi lemon mixed with juicy peach. As the lively fruit notes settle on skin, earthy cypress and fragrant garden rosemary take over, giving the scent a brisk herbal backbone with a pinch of peppery spice. The drydown…
Reviews →D by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. D was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia; base not…
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, Higher Black or D?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Higher Black is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes. Choose Higher Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Higher Black or D?
Higher Black lasts longest (Higher Black 76/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Higher Black or D?
Higher Black projects furthest (Higher Black 72/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Higher Black and D smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Amalfi Lemon, Cypress and Musk.
Is Higher Black or D better for summer or winter?
For summer, Higher Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Higher Black is the stronger pick. Higher Black suits daytime wear; D suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Higher Black and D?
Higher Black has top notes of Peach, Mint, Pear and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cypress, Spices and Rosemary, a base of Pear Wood and Musk. D has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss.
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