Fragrance comparison

Cannes vs Dover

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Cannes

Mango

4.147 votes

Rank #40,154 AromaticVanilla

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #53,865 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Cannes
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla 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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cannes2/4

Dover2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CannesMango

DoverLuxury Blend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 71%Had 14%Want 14%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDover

SillageDover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCannesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotLavenderSage

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCaramel

Base5-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

Top

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Cannes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 22%Party 15%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,865

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCannesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cannes by Mango delivers a cozy spin on the traditional barbershop scent by lacing brisk French lavender and herbal sage with melted caramel and warm tonka bean. The first spray brings a momentary blast of sharp alcohol and bright bergamot before settling into a soft, peppery hum. Within thirty minutes, spicy cinnamon…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cannes or Dover?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cannes is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cannes for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cannes or Dover?

Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, Cannes 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cannes or Dover?

Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, Cannes 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cannes and Dover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Cinnamon.

Is Cannes or Dover better for summer or winter?

Cannes suits daytime wear; Dover suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cannes and Dover?

Cannes has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. 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.