Fragrance comparison

Desir Pour Homme vs Dolce di Giorno

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 894 ratings analysed

Desir Pour Homme

Rochas

3.86233 votes

Rank #7,868 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,788 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce di Giorno takes 4 of 7 categories.

Desir Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall.
Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Desir Pour Homme2/7

Dolce di Giorno4/7

Ratings & consensus: Dolce di Giorno
Community sentiment: Desir Pour Homme
Longevity: Dolce di Giorno
Sillage & projection: Dolce di Giorno
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Desir Pour Homme
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

Desir Pour HommeRochas

Dolce di GiornoBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

42%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

211 votes

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerDesir Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDolce di Giorno

SillageDolce di Giorno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

cacao77%

vanilla69%

anis61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

cinnamon60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseGrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart

CacaoCardamom

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodCedar

Top

CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme

Base

CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer66

Fall100

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDesir Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,868

PerfumerQuest

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#1,788

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerDolce di GiornoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desir Pour Homme by Rochas opens with a zesty blast of grapefruit and anise before settling into a warm, powdery cacao heart. This woody oriental fragrance for men offers a unique, creamy sweetness that sits comfortably on the skin during the transition from day to evening. It is a reliable choice for cooler spring da…

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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, Desir Pour Homme or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno takes 4 of 7 categories. Desir Pour Homme is rated 3.86/5 from 233 votes; Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes. Choose Desir Pour Homme for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Desir Pour Homme or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno lasts longest (Dolce di Giorno 79/100, Desir Pour Homme 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desir Pour Homme or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, Desir Pour Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desir Pour Homme and Dolce di Giorno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.

Is Desir Pour Homme or Dolce di Giorno better for summer or winter?

For summer, Desir Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Dolce di Giorno is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desir Pour Homme and Dolce di Giorno?

Desir Pour Homme has top notes of Anise, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Cacao and Cardamom, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. 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.