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Marine vs Dunhill Fresh

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

Updated 543 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Marine

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Dunhill Fresh

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marine2/4
Dunhill Fresh2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Marine
Sillage & projection
Marine
Value for money
Dunhill Fresh
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
MarinePrimera Perfumes
Dunhill FreshAlfred Dunhill
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · 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
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value74
Category winnerDunhill FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery92%
aromatic84%
marine77%
lavender69%
iris61%
green100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
LavenderGreen NotesSageMintBasil
Heart3 to 5 hours
VioletIrisSea NotesFreesiaRaspberryMimosa
Base6 or more hours
PatchouliOakmossVetiverCoumarinCedarAmber
Top
Green NotesMintBasilLavenderFreesiaSage
Heart
VioletIrisMimosa
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmberCoumarin
InformationalShared notesLavender, Green Notes, Sage and Mint. Durations are only published for Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men90
Unisex9
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,122

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marine by Primera Perfumes presents an aromatic aquatic profile that joins sharp garden herbs with cool ocean air and a soft floral core. The scent opens with a brisk combination of fresh mint, garden basil, sage, and clean lavender, backed by leafy green notes. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts …

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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…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marine or Dunhill Fresh?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dunhill Fresh is rated 4.03/5 from 542 votes. Choose Marine for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dunhill Fresh for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Dunhill Fresh?

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

Which projects more, Marine or Dunhill Fresh?

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

Do Marine and Dunhill Fresh smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Green Notes, Sage and Mint.

Is Marine or Dunhill Fresh better for summer or winter?

Marine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Dunhill Fresh?

Marine has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Sage and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Sea Notes and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Coumarin. 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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