Fragrance comparison

Choco vs DO ± Washi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Choco

We Pink

2.7148 votes

Rank #43,861 CacaoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

DO ± Washi

UERMI · 2015

3.85114 votes

Rank #17,619 LactonicMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DO ± Washi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Choco
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
DO ± Washi
Choose it for a lactonic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Choco1/7

DO ± Washi6/7

Ratings & consensus: DO ± Washi
Community sentiment: DO ± Washi
Longevity: DO ± Washi
Sillage & projection: DO ± Washi
Value for money: Choco
Versatility: DO ± Washi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DO ± Washi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChocoWe Pink

DO ± WashiUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.71/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 63%Had 9%Want 28%

3.85/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerDO ± WashiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

35%Hate

48 votes

25%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerDO ± WashiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate43

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDO ± Washi

SillageDO ± Washi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value41

Category winnerChocoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cacao100%

warm spicy88%

lactonic77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

sweet42%

lactonic100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both lactonic, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MilkPeonyMagnolia

Heart

CocoaVioletLily of the Valley

Base

Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Notes

MilkMuskTonka BeanCashmeranLilacPeony

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMilk, Peony and Musk. Durations are only published for DO ± Washi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer14

Fall77

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer44

Fall49

Winter46

Day100

Night18

Category winnerDO ± WashiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex41

Women55

Men3

Unisex27

Women70

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 18%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,619

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2015

Reviews9

Category winnerDO ± WashiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Choco by We Pink opens with a dense splash of sweet milk, magnolia, and fresh peony. It soon transitions into a sugary, powdery cocoa heart on skin, backed by violet. This gourmand is built for cool autumn afternoons and cozy casual wear. If you want a sweet chocolate scent for lounging, it is worth a sample, though i…

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DO ± Washi smells like warm printer paper resting right beside a tall glass of cold milk. Master perfumer Antoine Lie avoided standard confectionery sweetness here. Instead, you get crisp lilac blossoms and sheer peony petals pressed between starched cotton sheets. The cashmeran is unmistakable. It adds a fuzzy, synth…

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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, Choco or DO ± Washi?

DO ± Washi takes 6 of 7 categories. Choco is rated 2.71/5 from 48 votes; DO ± Washi is rated 3.85/5 from 114 votes. Choose Choco for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose DO ± Washi for a lactonic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Choco or DO ± Washi?

DO ± Washi lasts longest (DO ± Washi 63/100, Choco 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Choco or DO ± Washi?

DO ± Washi projects furthest (DO ± Washi 58/100, Choco 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Choco and DO ± Washi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Milk, Peony and Musk.

Is Choco or DO ± Washi better for summer or winter?

For summer, DO ± Washi is the stronger pick. For winter, Choco is the stronger pick. Choco suits evening wear; DO ± Washi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Choco and DO ± Washi?

Choco has top notes of Milk, Peony and Magnolia, heart notes of Cocoa, Violet and Lily of the Valley, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. DO ± Washi features Milk, Musk, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran and Lilac.