Fragrance comparison

Dolce di Giorno vs Suma Oriental

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,446 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,701 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Suma Oriental

Une Nuit Nomade

4.10785 votes

Rank #3,900 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce di Giorno takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Suma Oriental
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dolce di Giorno5/7

Suma Oriental2/7

Ratings & consensus: Suma Oriental
Community sentiment: Dolce di Giorno
Longevity: Dolce di Giorno
Sillage & projection: Dolce di Giorno
Value for money: Dolce di Giorno
Versatility: Suma Oriental
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

Dolce di GiornoBois 1920

Suma OrientalUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 661 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 785 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerSuma OrientalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

43%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

785 votes

Category winnerDolce di GiornoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDolce di Giorno

SillageDolce di Giorno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDolce di GiornoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

cinnamon60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

cacao77%

rum69%

earthy61%

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

CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme

Base

CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Cacao PodRumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart2-4 hrs

Patchouli

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Suma Oriental, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter95

Day53

Night100

Category winnerSuma OrientalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

Men26

Unisex61

Women14

Date 38%Casual 23%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#3,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerDolce di GiornoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Suma Oriental by Une Nuit Nomade delivers a lush, dark gourmand profile without drowning in sugar. The first spray releases dark cacao pod, boozy dark rum, and earthy nagarmotha. It feels dense immediately. Soon, a rich heart of Indonesian patchouli takes over the scent bubble, backed by creamy sandalwood and warm ton…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dolce di Giorno or Suma Oriental?

Dolce di Giorno takes 5 of 7 categories. Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes; Suma Oriental is rated 4.10/5 from 785 votes. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Suma Oriental for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolce di Giorno or Suma Oriental?

Dolce di Giorno lasts longest (Dolce di Giorno 79/100, Suma Oriental 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolce di Giorno or Suma Oriental?

Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, Suma Oriental 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolce di Giorno and Suma Oriental smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Cashmere Wood.

Is Dolce di Giorno or Suma Oriental better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suma Oriental is the stronger pick. For winter, Dolce di Giorno is the stronger pick. Suma Oriental suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce di Giorno and Suma Oriental?

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. Suma Oriental has top notes of Cacao Pod, Rum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood.