Fragrance comparison

Adore vs Dora the Explorer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Adore

Alta Moda

3.789 votes

Rank #44,054 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dora the Explorer

Dora The Explorer

4.7739 votes

Rank #25,854 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dora the Explorer takes 4 of 4 categories.

Adore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dora the Explorer
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Adore0/4

Dora the Explorer4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdoreAlta Moda

Dora the ExplorerDora The Explorer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

4.77/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

92%Love

0%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityDora the Explorer

SillageDora the Explorer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value89

Category winnerDora the ExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

ozonic83%

musky74%

aquatic65%

floral56%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

violet69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesPlumCitrusesFreesia

Heart

WatermelonPeonyJasmine

Base

MuskChamomile

Top15-30 mins

Water VioletRed BerriesBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

FreesiaJasminePlum

Base2-4 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Plum, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Dora the Explorer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring96

Summer92

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men48

Unisex45

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDora the ExplorerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adore by Alta Moda is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Top notes are Red Berries, Plum, Citruses and Freesia; middle notes are Watermelon, Peony and Jasmine; base notes are Musk and Chamomile.

Reviews →

Dora the Explorer opens with an energetic burst of candied red berries, zesty bergamot, and dewy water violet that feels cheerful and clean. As the initial fruity sparkle settles, gentle heart notes of white freesia, sweet plum, and soft jasmine take center stage, giving the scent a friendly floral sweetness reminisce…

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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, Adore or Dora the Explorer?

Dora the Explorer takes 4 of 4 categories. Adore is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Dora the Explorer is rated 4.77/5 from 39 votes. Choose Adore for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dora the Explorer for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Adore or Dora the Explorer?

Dora the Explorer lasts longest (Dora the Explorer 96/100, Adore 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adore or Dora the Explorer?

Dora the Explorer projects furthest (Dora the Explorer 95/100, Adore 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adore and Dora the Explorer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Plum, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Adore or Dora the Explorer better for summer or winter?

Adore suits daytime wear; Dora the Explorer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adore and Dora the Explorer?

Adore has top notes of Red Berries, Plum, Citruses and Freesia, heart notes of Watermelon, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Chamomile. Dora the Explorer has top notes of Water Violet, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.