ARA(GON) vs Dodo Edition 2020
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
ARA(GON) takes 6 of 7 categories.
ARA(GON)Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dodo Edition 2020Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
ARA(GON)6/7
Dodo Edition 20201/7
- Ratings & consensus
- ARA(GON)
- Community sentiment
- ARA(GON)
- Longevity
- ARA(GON)
- Sillage & projection
- ARA(GON)
- Value for money
- ARA(GON)
- Versatility
- ARA(GON)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dodo Edition 2020
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ARA(GON)MalloDodo Edition 2020Zoologist PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%
2.95/ 5 · 267 votes
Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%
Category winnerARA(GON)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
13%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
10%Hate
31 votes
21%Love
20%Like
14%Ok
22%Dislike
22%Hate
267 votes
Category winnerARA(GON)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityARA(GON)
SillageARA(GON)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerARA(GON)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy83%
herbal65%
woody48%
floral30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
fruity77%
woody65%
sweet53%
green42%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SainfoinsBasilCuminRosemaryLavenderelemiOakmossArtemisiaThymeCypressCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom
Base
CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBasil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter62
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Category winnerARA(GON)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,454
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#16,602
PerfumerYves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews81
Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…
Reviews →Dodo Edition 2020 is a sharp, herbal fruit fougere with a divisive streak. It opens on black currant, bergamot, rosemary and pineapple, then turns greener, spicier and more animalic as cumin, lavender, oakmoss and woods settle in. On the right skin it can feel vivid, natural and memorably eccentric. For many wearers, …
Reviews →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, ARA(GON) or Dodo Edition 2020?
ARA(GON) takes 6 of 7 categories. ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, ARA(GON) or Dodo Edition 2020?
ARA(GON) lasts longest (ARA(GON) 84/100, Dodo Edition 2020 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARA(GON) or Dodo Edition 2020?
ARA(GON) projects furthest (ARA(GON) 70/100, Dodo Edition 2020 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ARA(GON) and Dodo Edition 2020 smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender.
Is ARA(GON) or Dodo Edition 2020 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dodo Edition 2020 is the stronger pick. For winter, ARA(GON) is the stronger pick. ARA(GON) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARA(GON) and Dodo Edition 2020?
ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. Dodo Edition 2020 has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Cumin, Basil, Lavender and Geranium.
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