Fragrance comparison

19-68 vs Dog Lover

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

19-68

Gritti

3.84107 votes

Rank #17,709 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dog Lover

Ciclo Cosméticos

3.7713 votes

Rank #57,803 FloralAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dog Lover takes 3 of 6 categories.

19-68
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dog Lover
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

19-682/6

Dog Lover3/6

Ratings & consensus: 19-68
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dog Lover
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Dog Lover
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dog Lover
Fragranxe ranking: 19-68

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19-68Gritti

Dog LoverCiclo Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

Category winner19-68Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

31%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDog Lover

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDog LoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

floral100%

almond92%

tropical84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

lactonic61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotTangerineGrapefruitPink PepperCassis

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderVetiverPatchouliMagnoliaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisMuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaNeroliGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

FrangipaniCoconutCassis

Base5-7 hrs

Almond MilkVanillaSandalwood

Category winnerDog LoverLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall97

Winter70

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#57,803

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner19-68Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

19-68 by Gritti is a fresh citrus and aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and traditional barbershop woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and tangy tangerine, sharpened by pink pepper and tart cassis. As the initial brightness settles, a clean core of lavender and vetiv…

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Dog Lover by Ciclo Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sweet tangerine and sparkling grapefruit alongside clean neroli petals. The initial citrus rush settles within fifteen minutes, letting creamy frangipani and grated coconut take center stage across your chest and pulse points. As the day unfolds, rich almond mi…

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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, 19-68 or Dog Lover?

Dog Lover takes 3 of 6 categories. 19-68 is rated 3.84/5 from 107 votes; Dog Lover is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose 19-68 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dog Lover for a floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 19-68 or Dog Lover?

They last about the same: Dog Lover 66/100, 19-68 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 19-68 or Dog Lover?

Projection is very close: 19-68 58/100, Dog Lover 58/100 for sillage.

Do 19-68 and Dog Lover smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Grapefruit, Cassis and Magnolia.

Is 19-68 or Dog Lover better for summer or winter?

19-68 suits daytime wear; Dog Lover suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19-68 and Dog Lover?

19-68 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean. Dog Lover has top notes of Magnolia, Neroli, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut and Cassis, a base of Almond Milk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.