Fragrance comparison

Clair de Lune vs Dote Brown

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Clair de Lune

AMD Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #51,861 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Dote Brown

MAIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #57,972 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clair de Lune takes 2 of 4 categories.

Clair de Lune
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dote Brown
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Clair de Lune2/4

Dote Brown0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clair de Lune
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clair de Lune

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clair de LuneAMD Perfumes

Dote BrownMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityClair de Lune

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky88%

sweet77%

balsamic65%

warm spicy53%

fruity42%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseRaspberryApricot

Heart

Cotton CandySandalwood

Base

TonkaPatchouliAmber

Top

Orange OilRaspberry

Heart

CedarwoodIncenseTobaccoTonka

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberMuskGurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesIncense, Raspberry, Tonka and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClair de LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clair de Lune by AMD Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Clair de Lune was launched in 2024. Top notes are Incense, Raspberry and Apricot; middle notes are Cotton Candy and Sandalwood; base notes are Tonka, Patchouli and Amber.

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Dote Brown by MAIOS is an earthy, resinous fragrance that leans on a core of cedarwood and smoky incense. It balances sharp orange oil with deep tobacco and sweet vanilla, creating a versatile profile for both men and women. The composition feels grounded and steady, fitting perfectly for brisk autumn days or cool, cr…

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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, Clair de Lune or Dote Brown?

Clair de Lune takes 2 of 4 categories. Clair de Lune is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dote Brown is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Clair de Lune for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dote Brown for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Clair de Lune or Dote Brown?

Clair de Lune lasts longest (Clair de Lune 100/100, Dote Brown 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clair de Lune or Dote Brown?

Projection is very close: Clair de Lune 75/100, Dote Brown 75/100 for sillage.

Do Clair de Lune and Dote Brown smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Incense, Raspberry, Tonka and Patchouli.

Is Clair de Lune or Dote Brown better for summer or winter?

Clair de Lune suits day or night wear; Dote Brown suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clair de Lune and Dote Brown?

Clair de Lune has top notes of Incense, Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Cotton Candy and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka, Patchouli and Amber. Dote Brown has top notes of Orange Oil and Raspberry, heart notes of Cedarwood, Incense, Tobacco and Tonka, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber.