Fragrance comparison

Pub vs D

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,340 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #30,860 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pub takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pub3/5

D2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PubRevlon

DAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerDRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

30%Love

51%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPub

SillagePub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

Top

Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood

Heart

RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,860

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPubHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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, Pub or D?

Pub takes 3 of 5 categories. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pub or D?

Pub lasts longest (Pub 68/100, D 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pub or D?

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

Do Pub and D smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Pub or D better for summer or winter?

Pub suits daytime wear; D suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pub and D?

Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. 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.