Dodo Edition 2020 vs Ustad
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Dodo Edition 2020Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
UstadChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dodo Edition 20202/5
Ustad2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ustad
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dodo Edition 2020
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ustad
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 PerfumesUstadNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.95/ 5 · 267 votes
Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%
3.59/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winnerUstadRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
20%Like
14%Ok
22%Dislike
22%Hate
267 votes
18%Love
41%Like
24%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDodo Edition 2020
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUstadBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
fruity77%
woody65%
sweet53%
green42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
lavender69%
herbal61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom
Base
CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
BergamotLemonBasil
Heart
LavenderCinnamonGeraniumArtemisiaClary SageYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossMuskCumin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Cumin and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer44
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night100
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#16,602
PerfumerYves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews81
Overall rank#47,558
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDodo 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 →Nabeel Ustad delivers a classical aromatic fougere profile that balances sharp green herbs with warm spices. Bergamot and basil spark the opening, before settling into a soapy lavender and geranium heart. A dry down of cumin, oakmoss, and clean musk makes it a traditional scent for active daytime wear in warm weather.
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, Dodo Edition 2020 or Ustad?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes; Ustad is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ustad for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Dodo Edition 2020 or Ustad?
Dodo Edition 2020 lasts longest (Dodo Edition 2020 71/100, Ustad 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dodo Edition 2020 or Ustad?
Projection is very close: Dodo Edition 2020 57/100, Ustad 57/100 for sillage.
Do Dodo Edition 2020 and Ustad smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cumin and Basil.
Is Dodo Edition 2020 or Ustad better for summer or winter?
Ustad suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dodo Edition 2020 and Ustad?
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. Ustad has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cumin.
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