Fragrance comparison

Messages vs Dunhill Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 762 ratings analysed

4 wins

Messages

Mariella Burani

4.2232 votes

Rank #34,740 LavenderWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #25,320 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Messages takes 4 of 7 categories.

Messages
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Messages4/7

Dunhill Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: Dunhill Edition
Community sentiment: Messages
Longevity: Messages
Sillage & projection: Messages
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Messages
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dunhill Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MessagesMariella Burani

Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

4.20/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerDunhill EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

46%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

Category winnerMessagesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMessages

SillageMessages

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSandalwoodCarnationVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Tonka Bean, Carnation and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Messages, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMessagesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,320

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Messages by Mariella Burani presents an aromatic floral woody profile built around fresh herbal nuances and smooth base layers. The fragrance leads with a brisk, clean lavender accent that feels crisp and slightly cooling. As the scent settles, classic floral elements emerge, pairing soft rose and lily-of-the-valley w…

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Dunhill Edition by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill Edition was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Astori. Top notes are Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley; base no…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Messages or Dunhill Edition?

Messages takes 4 of 7 categories. Messages is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes; Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes. Choose Messages for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Messages or Dunhill Edition?

They last about the same: Messages 63/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Messages or Dunhill Edition?

Messages projects furthest (Messages 61/100, Dunhill Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Messages and Dunhill Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Tonka Bean, Carnation and Virginia Cedar.

Is Messages or Dunhill Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Messages is the stronger pick. For winter, Messages is the stronger pick. Messages suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Messages and Dunhill Edition?

Messages features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Carnation and Virginia Cedar. Dunhill Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.