Fragrance comparison

Dolce di Giorno vs Timur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 726 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,816 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Timur

Phebo

3.8565 votes

Rank #28,925 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce di Giorno takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Timur
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dolce di Giorno6/7

Timur1/7

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

TimurPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 661 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 63%Had 21%Want 15%

Category winnerDolce di GiornoRating 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

28%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerDolce di GiornoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDolce di Giorno

SillageDolce di Giorno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value55

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%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

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

Top

PepperCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

MagnoliaLavenderCashmere Wood

Base

PatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer42

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night85

Category winnerTimurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

Men62

Unisex35

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#28,925

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Phebo Timur opens with a sharp snap of Nepalese Timur pepper and bitter grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles on skin, magnolia and lavender soften the top-heavy spice before revealing a smooth core of cashmere wood. The dry down turns distinctly woody and earthy th…

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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 di Giorno or Timur?

Dolce di Giorno takes 6 of 7 categories. Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes; Timur is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Timur for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolce di Giorno or Timur?

Dolce di Giorno lasts longest (Dolce di Giorno 79/100, Timur 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolce di Giorno or Timur?

Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, Timur 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolce di Giorno and Timur smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Dolce di Giorno or Timur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Timur is the stronger pick. For winter, Dolce di Giorno is the stronger pick. Timur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce di Giorno and Timur?

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. Timur has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Cashmere Wood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.