Fragrance comparison

AM-PM vs Dover

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

AM-PM

Playboy

3.7427 votes

Rank #32,039 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #58,167 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories.

AM-PM
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dover
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

AM-PM2/5

Dover3/5

Ratings & consensus: Dover
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dover
Sillage & projection: Dover
Value for money: AM-PM
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: AM-PM

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AM-PMPlayboy

DoverLuxury Blend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 70%Had 13%Want 17%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

Category winnerDoverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDover

SillageDover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAM-PMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCardamomGinger

Heart

Clary SageCinnamonGeranium

Base

Amber XtremeVanillaPatchouli

Top

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, 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

Spring74

Summer100

Fall83

Winter52

Day100

Night44

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex11

Women4

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,039

PerfumerPaul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,167

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAM-PMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AM-PM by Playboy starts with a sharp blast of lemon and ginger, backed by a cool hint of cardamom. It is a budget-friendly option for guys who want a clean, daily scent that does not demand too much attention. As it settles, clary sage and geranium bring a fresh green texture, while cinnamon adds a faint woody warmth.…

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Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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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, AM-PM or Dover?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories. AM-PM is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes; Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose AM-PM for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AM-PM or Dover?

Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, AM-PM 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AM-PM or Dover?

Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, AM-PM 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AM-PM and Dover smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Cinnamon.

Is AM-PM or Dover better for summer or winter?

AM-PM suits daytime wear; Dover suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AM-PM and Dover?

AM-PM has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Clary Sage, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Amber Xtreme, Vanilla and Patchouli. Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla.