Fragrance comparison

Sulky vs Dunhill Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 749 ratings analysed

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #49,963 AromaticFruity

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63%scent match

Closely related

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #24,292 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on 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.

Sulky2/5

Dunhill Edition2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

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

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

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

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

Top

NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Lavender. 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

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,963

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,292

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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, Sulky or Dunhill Edition?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on 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, Sulky or Dunhill Edition?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sulky or Dunhill Edition?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Dunhill Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sulky and Dunhill Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Lavender.

Is Sulky or Dunhill Edition better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sulky and Dunhill Edition?

Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.