Fragrance comparison

Black Tea vs Dolce di Giorno

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 702 ratings analysed

Black Tea

Proad

3.9541 votes

Rank #23,578 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,780 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce di Giorno takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Tea
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black Tea2/7

Dolce di Giorno5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black TeaProad

Dolce di GiornoBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

4.07/ 5 · 661 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDolce di GiornoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerDolce di GiornoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDolce di Giorno

SillageDolce di Giorno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBlack TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky92%

woody84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

cinnamon60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomPink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black TeaCinnamonPlum

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme

Base

CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Plum. Durations are only published for Black Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer63

Fall100

Winter100

Day84

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack TeaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex64

Women23

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,578

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerDolce di GiornoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Tea by Proad balances brisk spice with a comforting, warm woody base. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch and released in 2024, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty pink pepper, and green cardamom. The heart quickly shifts into a warm cup of steeped black tea accented with dry cinnamon and swe…

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Dolce di Giorno opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot wrapped in cinnamon and pepper, then settles into a darker mix of plum, thyme, cardamom and dry woods. It wears warm, spicy and woody rather than sweet. This is a polished unisex scent with a niche feel, best for cooler weather and evenings. If you enjoy aromat…

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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, Black Tea or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Tea is rated 3.95/5 from 41 votes; Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes. Choose Black Tea for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Tea or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno lasts longest (Dolce di Giorno 79/100, Black Tea 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Tea or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, Black Tea 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Tea and Dolce di Giorno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Plum.

Is Black Tea or Dolce di Giorno better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Tea is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Tea is the stronger pick. Black Tea suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Tea and Dolce di Giorno?

Black Tea has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cinnamon and Plum, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Dolce di Giorno has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Plum, Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Thyme, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.