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Adolfo Dominguez vs Platinum

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

Updated 51 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Adolfo Dominguez

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Platinum

    Choose it for a fruity and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Adolfo Dominguez2/4
Platinum2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Platinum
Sillage & projection
Platinum
Value for money
Adolfo Dominguez
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Adolfo Dominguez

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Adolfo DominguezAdolfo Dominguez
PlatinumIntelligent
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
6%Hate

36 votes

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityPlatinum

SillagePlatinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value75
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
lavender92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
tropical61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage
Heart
African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint
Base
SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber
Top
PineappleLavenderBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Mandarin OrangeCinnamonClary Sage
Base
Woody NotesPatchouliVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer43
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men82
Unisex18
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,189

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#36,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…

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Platinum by Intelligent is a punchy, fruit-forward scent built for high-energy nightlife. It leans heavily into a tropical pineapple opening before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and amber. This fragrance is crafted for men who want a bold, attention-grabbing presence during cooler evenings or crowded c…

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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, Adolfo Dominguez or Platinum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes; Platinum is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Platinum for a fruity and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Adolfo Dominguez or Platinum?

Platinum lasts longest (Platinum 80/100, Adolfo Dominguez 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adolfo Dominguez or Platinum?

Platinum projects furthest (Platinum 75/100, Adolfo Dominguez 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adolfo Dominguez and Platinum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cinnamon.

Is Adolfo Dominguez or Platinum better for summer or winter?

Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear; Platinum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adolfo Dominguez and Platinum?

Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Platinum has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Clary Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.

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