Fragrance comparison

1903 vs Dolce

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

1903

J. Peterman

4.3735 votes

Rank #20,979 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Dolce

Sensaroma

4.754 votes

Rank #44,186 AromaticOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1903 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1903
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dolce
Choose it for a aromatic and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

19033/4

Dolce1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1903
Sillage & projection: Dolce
Value for money: 1903
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1903

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1903J. Peterman

DolceSensaroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

Longevity1903

SillageDolce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value58

Category winner1903Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

tobacco69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

oud92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

Clary SageCardamom

Base

LabdanumTobaccoLeatherOlibanumelemi

Top

OlibanumCardamomelemiBergamot

Heart

RoseTobaccoLavenderOrange Blossom

Base

AgarwoodVanillaVetiverTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Tobacco and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night63

Spring20

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#44,186

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1903Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1903 by J. Peterman delivers a crisp, aromatic profile built on citrus and green notes. It settles into a grounded heart of clary sage and cardamom, finally resting on a foundation of tobacco, leather, and olibanum. Designed as a clean, versatile scent for men, it works best for office settings or daytime wear, provid…

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Dolce by Sensaroma delivers a warm contrast of spicy cardamom and smooth vanilla against a dry background of agarwood. Designed for cool evening wear, this scent balances clean lavender with rich, smoky tobacco. It offers a subtle unisex option for those who want a woody fragrance that avoids heavy sweetness.

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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, 1903 or Dolce?

1903 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1903 is rated 4.37/5 from 35 votes; Dolce is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1903 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dolce for a aromatic and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1903 or Dolce?

1903 lasts longest (1903 74/100, Dolce 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1903 or Dolce?

Dolce projects furthest (Dolce 69/100, 1903 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1903 and Dolce smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Tobacco and Olibanum.

Is 1903 or Dolce better for summer or winter?

1903 suits daytime wear; Dolce suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1903 and Dolce?

1903 has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Tobacco, Leather and Olibanum. Dolce has top notes of Olibanum, Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tobacco, Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.