Fragrance comparison

Knize Two vs Dunhill for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 617 ratings analysed

4 wins

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #8,713 PowderyViolet

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Dunhill for Men

Alfred Dunhill

4.22436 votes

Rank #26,898 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Two takes 4 of 7 categories.

Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dunhill for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Knize Two4/7

Dunhill for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knize TwoKnize

Dunhill for MenAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

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

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

87 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKnize Two

SillageKnize Two

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDunhill for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation

Base

oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderGeraniumNutmeg

Heart

CarnationWoodsy NotesIrisRoseJasmine

Base

Leatheroak mossVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer78

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKnize TwoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#26,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKnize TwoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…

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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.

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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, Knize Two or Dunhill for Men?

Knize Two takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Dunhill for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 436 votes. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Knize Two or Dunhill for Men?

Knize Two lasts longest (Knize Two 73/100, Dunhill for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Two or Dunhill for Men?

Knize Two projects furthest (Knize Two 60/100, Dunhill for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Two and Dunhill for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Knize Two or Dunhill for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill for Men is the stronger pick. Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Two and Dunhill for Men?

Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar 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.