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Nike Graphite vs Dunhill Fresh

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

Updated 588 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill Fresh takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Nike Graphite

    Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Dunhill Fresh

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Nike Graphite3/7
Dunhill Fresh4/7
Ratings & consensus
Dunhill Fresh
Community sentiment
Dunhill Fresh
Longevity
Dunhill Fresh
Sillage & projection
Dunhill Fresh
Value for money
Nike Graphite
Versatility
Nike Graphite
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nike Graphite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nike GraphiteNike
Dunhill FreshAlfred Dunhill
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.41/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 66%Had 17%Want 18%
4.03/ 5 · 542 votes
Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%
Category winnerDunhill FreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
35%Like
28%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate

46 votes

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

542 votes

Category winnerDunhill FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityDunhill Fresh

SillageDunhill Fresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value74
Category winnerNike GraphiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
green77%
animalic69%
mossy61%
green100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintVioletLabdanum
Heart
LavenderGingerSage
Base
LeatherOakmossCedar
Top
Green NotesMintBasilLavenderFreesiaSage
Heart
VioletIrisMimosa
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmberCoumarin
InformationalShared notesMint, Violet, Lavender and Sage. 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
Summer29
Fall67
Winter29
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNike GraphiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex16
Women4
Men90
Unisex9
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#27,134

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNike GraphiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nike Graphite is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a crisp opening of mint and violet. It transitions into a grounded heart of sage and lavender before resting on a rugged base of leather and oakmoss. This scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a grounded, masculine profile that stays within …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nike Graphite or Dunhill Fresh?

Dunhill Fresh takes 4 of 7 categories. Nike Graphite is rated 3.41/5 from 46 votes; Dunhill Fresh is rated 4.03/5 from 542 votes. Choose Nike Graphite for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Fresh for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nike Graphite or Dunhill Fresh?

They last about the same: Dunhill Fresh 59/100, Nike Graphite 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nike Graphite or Dunhill Fresh?

Dunhill Fresh projects furthest (Dunhill Fresh 53/100, Nike Graphite 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nike Graphite and Dunhill Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Violet, Lavender and Sage.

Is Nike Graphite or Dunhill Fresh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nike Graphite and Dunhill Fresh?

Nike Graphite has top notes of Mint, Violet and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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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