Fragrance comparison

Dolce vs Notte Rossa

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dolce

Le Cult 1944

4.502 votes

Rank #60,864 VanillaSweet

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Notte Rossa

Maison Cataliya

3.9417 votes

Rank #52,668 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dolce
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Notte Rossa
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dolce3/4

Notte Rossa1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dolce
Sillage & projection: Dolce
Value for money: Dolce
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Notte Rossa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DolceLe Cult 1944

Notte RossaMaison Cataliya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 63%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 22%Had 1%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

47%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDolce

SillageDolce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerDolceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

almond84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

nutty61%

powdery100%

floral92%

soft spicy84%

violet77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

AlmondCoconutAnise

Heart3 to 5 hours

Vanilla

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergris

Top

Star AniseBlackcurrantCaramelAlmondCoconut

Heart

VioletPistachioCarrotCedar

Base

IrisAmbretteMuskVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Coconut, Vanilla and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Dolce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,668

PerfumerEmna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNotte RossaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolce by Le Cult 1944 is a sweet, warm oriental vanilla fragrance built around gourmand comfort and soft spice. The opening pairs creamy coconut and bitter almond with a distinct touch of herbal anise, creating a rich introduction reminiscent of marzipan pastries. As the top settles, a prominent vanilla heart takes ov…

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Notte Rossa by Maison Cataliya is a complex floral fruity gourmand launched in 2025. It opens with a punch of star anise and blackcurrant before settling into a warmer heart of pistachio and violet. This fragrance offers a powdery, iris-forward dry-down that lingers comfortably for daily wear in cooler weather, perfec…

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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, Dolce or Notte Rossa?

Dolce takes 3 of 4 categories. Dolce is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Notte Rossa is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Dolce for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Notte Rossa for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolce or Notte Rossa?

Dolce lasts longest (Dolce 80/100, Notte Rossa 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolce or Notte Rossa?

Dolce projects furthest (Dolce 75/100, Notte Rossa 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolce and Notte Rossa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Coconut, Vanilla and Ambergris.

Is Dolce or Notte Rossa better for summer or winter?

Dolce suits evening wear; Notte Rossa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce and Notte Rossa?

Dolce has top notes of Almond, Coconut and Anise, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Ambergris. Notte Rossa has top notes of Star Anise, Blackcurrant, Caramel and Almond, heart notes of Violet, Pistachio, Carrot and Cedar, a base of Iris, Ambrette, Musk and Vanilla.