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Lavanda vs Dunhill Fresh

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

Updated 546 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill Fresh takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Lavanda

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Dunhill Fresh

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lavanda0/3
Dunhill Fresh3/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dunhill Fresh
Sillage & projection
Dunhill Fresh
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dunhill Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LavandaHelan
Dunhill FreshAlfred Dunhill
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
4.03/ 5 · 542 votes
Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

32%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

542 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity20
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityDunhill Fresh

SillageDunhill Fresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value74
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody86%
green72%
lavender58%
fresh spicy44%
herbal30%
green100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderMintSage
Heart
Palisander RosewoodPatchouliVetiver
Base
CedarVanilla
Top
Green NotesMintBasilLavenderFreesiaSage
Heart
VioletIrisMimosa
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmberCoumarin
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Sage 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
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men90
Unisex9
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,134

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helan Lavanda opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender, crisp mint, and dry sage. The initial spray feels green and medicinal, leaning straight into an authentic garden botanical aesthetic rather than a sugary bath product. As the herbal top settles, palisander rosewood and earthy patchouli emerge alongside quiet v…

Reviews →

Dunhill Fresh by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody fragrance for men. Dunhill Fresh was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Green Notes, Mint, Basil, Lavender, Freesia and Sage; middle notes are Violet, Iris, Mimosa and Freesia; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli, A…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lavanda or Dunhill Fresh?

Dunhill Fresh takes 3 of 3 categories. Lavanda is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Dunhill Fresh is rated 4.03/5 from 542 votes. Choose Lavanda for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Fresh for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lavanda or Dunhill Fresh?

Dunhill Fresh lasts longest (Dunhill Fresh 59/100, Lavanda 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavanda or Dunhill Fresh?

Dunhill Fresh projects furthest (Dunhill Fresh 53/100, Lavanda 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavanda and Dunhill Fresh smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Sage and Patchouli.

Is Lavanda or Dunhill Fresh better for summer or winter?

Lavanda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavanda and Dunhill Fresh?

Lavanda has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Sage, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Dunhill Fresh has top notes of Green Notes, Mint, Basil and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Iris and Mimosa, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

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