Fragrance comparison

Dolce vs Rio de Janeiro

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Dolce

Le Cult 1944

4.502 votes

Rank #60,864 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rio de Janeiro

Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

3.8715 votes

Rank #23,706 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rio de Janeiro takes 2 of 4 categories.

Dolce
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rio de Janeiro
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dolce0/4

Rio de Janeiro2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Rio de Janeiro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rio de Janeiro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DolceLe Cult 1944

Rio de JaneiroMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 63%

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 79%

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

27%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRio de JaneiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

almond84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

nutty61%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and 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

PineappleCoconutAlmondCassisPassionfruit

Heart

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodLily of the ValleyRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanum

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Coconut, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,706

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRio de JaneiroHigher 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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Rio de Janeiro by Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector hits the skin with a burst of ripe passionfruit and sweet pineapple before grounding itself in heavy guaiac wood and cedarwood. Formulated by perfumer Mark Buxton, this composition balances thick tropical fruit accords against a dense resinous base. Cassis and almond ad…

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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 Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro takes 2 of 4 categories. Dolce is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Rio de Janeiro is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dolce for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rio de Janeiro for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolce or Rio de Janeiro?

They last about the same: Dolce 80/100, Rio de Janeiro 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dolce or Rio de Janeiro?

Projection is very close: Dolce 75/100, Rio de Janeiro 75/100 for sillage.

Do Dolce and Rio de Janeiro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Coconut, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Dolce or Rio de Janeiro better for summer or winter?

Dolce suits evening wear; Rio de Janeiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce and Rio de Janeiro?

Dolce has top notes of Almond, Coconut and Anise, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Ambergris. Rio de Janeiro has top notes of Pineapple, Coconut, Almond and Cassis, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.