Cruda vs Dote Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dote Black takes 2 of 4 categories.
CrudaChoose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Dote BlackChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cruda1/4
Dote Black2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Dote Black
- Value for money
- Dote Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cruda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CrudaMorphDote BlackMAIOSWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 188 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
188 votes
80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageDote Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDote BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcinnamon100%
warm spicy91%
amber83%
vanilla74%
woody65%
animalic56%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
AmbergrisDamask RoseWhite Flowers
Heart3-5 hrs
CinnamonVanilaPatchouli
Base8-12+ hrs
CedarwoodVetiver
Top
Orange OilBergamot
Heart
Tonka BeanClary SageCinnamonJasmine
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaVetiverAmberMuskOud
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cruda, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring28
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day95
Night100
Spring33
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,500
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#47,181
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCrudaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCruda by Morph is an unapologetically rich gourmand that smells like a freshly baked apple tart covered in grated cinnamon, melted vanilla, and dark amber syrup. The opening hits with a vivid splash of warm spice alongside Damask rose and a distinctive touch of salty ambergris that keeps the sweetness from feeling fla…
Reviews →Dote Black by MAIOS is an oriental woody fragrance that balances bright citrus against a dense, resinous base. Launched in 2023, it relies on a sharp opening of bergamot and orange oil, transitioning into a spicy heart of cinnamon and tonka bean. It suits individuals who enjoy heavy, warm scents for autumn evenings an…
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, Cruda or Dote Black?
Dote Black takes 2 of 4 categories. Cruda is rated 4.23/5 from 188 votes; Dote Black is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cruda for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Dote Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cruda or Dote Black?
They last about the same: Cruda 80/100, Dote Black 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cruda or Dote Black?
Dote Black projects furthest (Dote Black 94/100, Cruda 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cruda and Dote Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
Is Cruda or Dote Black better for summer or winter?
Cruda suits day or night wear; Dote Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cruda and Dote Black?
Cruda has top notes of Ambergris, Damask Rose and White Flowers, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanila and Patchouli, a base of Cedarwood and Vetiver. Dote Black has top notes of Orange Oil and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.
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