Fragrance comparison

Nomadic vs D

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 519 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nomadic

Oriflame

4.14370 votes

Rank #2,849 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #30,860 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomadic takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nomadic
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nomadic6/7

D1/7

Ratings & consensus: Nomadic
Community sentiment: Nomadic
Longevity: Nomadic
Sillage & projection: Nomadic
Value for money: Nomadic
Versatility: D
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nomadic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadicOriflame

DAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 370 votes

Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNomadicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

363 votes

30%Love

51%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerNomadicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNomadic

SillageNomadic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNomadicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesPlumRed PepperMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

AmberVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanillaMuskJuniper Berries

Top

Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood

Heart

RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, 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

Spring17

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Category winnerDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#30,860

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNomadicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomadic by Oriflame is a warm, smoky amber fragrance with plum, red pepper, incense, woods and vanilla. Fans remember it as dark, balsamic, spicy and sensual, with a soft sweetness rather than a fresh daytime feel. It suits cooler weather, evening wear and anyone who likes feminine perfumes with a slightly masculine e…

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D by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. D was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia; base not…

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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, Nomadic or D?

Nomadic takes 6 of 7 categories. Nomadic is rated 4.14/5 from 370 votes; D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes. Choose Nomadic for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nomadic or D?

Nomadic lasts longest (Nomadic 74/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nomadic or D?

Nomadic projects furthest (Nomadic 69/100, D 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nomadic and D smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Nomadic or D better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nomadic and D?

Nomadic has top notes of Spicy Notes, Plum, Red Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. D has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss.