Fragrance comparison

Dodo Edition 2020 vs Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

Dodo Edition 2020

Zoologist Perfumes

2.95267 votes

Rank #14,624 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Eau de Cologne

Roger & Gallet

3.7756 votes

Rank #17,865 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dodo Edition 2020
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dodo Edition 20203/7

Eau de Cologne4/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Eau de Cologne
Longevity: Dodo Edition 2020
Sillage & projection: Dodo Edition 2020
Value for money: Eau de Cologne
Versatility: Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dodo Edition 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dodo Edition 2020Zoologist Perfumes

Eau de CologneRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.95/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%

3.77/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

Category winnerEau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

20%Like

14%Ok

22%Dislike

22%Hate

267 votes

19%Love

40%Like

30%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerEau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate49

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDodo Edition 2020

SillageDodo Edition 2020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

fruity77%

woody65%

sweet53%

green42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

lavender77%

citrus65%

woody53%

green42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom

Base

CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

Petitgrain

Heart

Rosemary

Base

Lavender

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Petitgrain and Lavender. 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

Summer84

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall56

Winter17

Day100

Night5

Category winnerEau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women5

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,624

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#17,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dodo Edition 2020 is a sharp, herbal fruit fougere with a divisive streak. It opens on black currant, bergamot, rosemary and pineapple, then turns greener, spicier and more animalic as cumin, lavender, oakmoss and woods settle in. On the right skin it can feel vivid, natural and memorably eccentric. For many wearers, …

Reviews →

A crisp, old-school citrus aromatic that keeps things simple. Petitgrain gives it a dry green opening, rosemary adds a brisk herbal lift, and lavender softens the dry-down without making it powdery. It wears close to the skin and usually suits warm weather, daytime use, and anyone who likes classic cologne freshness …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dodo Edition 2020 or Eau de Cologne?

Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes; Eau de Cologne is rated 3.77/5 from 56 votes. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dodo Edition 2020 or Eau de Cologne?

Dodo Edition 2020 lasts longest (Dodo Edition 2020 71/100, Eau de Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dodo Edition 2020 or Eau de Cologne?

Dodo Edition 2020 projects furthest (Dodo Edition 2020 57/100, Eau de Cologne 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dodo Edition 2020 and Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Petitgrain and Lavender.

Is Dodo Edition 2020 or Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Dodo Edition 2020 is the stronger pick. Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dodo Edition 2020 and Eau de Cologne?

Dodo Edition 2020 has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Cumin, Basil, Lavender and Geranium. Eau de Cologne has top notes of Petitgrain, heart notes of Rosemary, a base of Lavender.