Fragrance comparison

Dolce = Sweet vs Fantastico

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Dolce = Sweet

The Dua Brand

3.001 votes

Rank #66,572 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Fantastico

I Profumi Del Marmo

3.333 votes

Rank #55,982 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Dolce = Sweet
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fantastico
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dolce = Sweet1/2

Fantastico1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dolce = SweetThe Dua Brand

FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaMadagascar VetiverBlack CurrantGurjan balsamVanilla BeanPink PepperStrawberryPatchouliAmbergrisBirch TarCinnamonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus

Base7-10 hrs

VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense

Category winnerDolce = SweetLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 19%Work 11%

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 27%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,982

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFantasticoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolce = Sweet by The Dua Brand hits skin with an unexpected collision of syrupy berries and raw, smoky hide. The first spray delivers a thick wave of macerated strawberry and tart black currant. It feels dark and sticky. Moments later, dry cinnamon and birch tar cut straight through the initial sugar rush. You get a g…

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Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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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 = Sweet or Fantastico?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Dolce = Sweet is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Dolce = Sweet for a woody and leather character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Dolce = Sweet and Fantastico smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cinnamon.

Is Dolce = Sweet or Fantastico better for summer or winter?

Dolce = Sweet suits evening wear; Fantastico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce = Sweet and Fantastico?

Dolce = Sweet features Madagascar Vanilla, Madagascar Vetiver, Black Currant, Gurjan balsam and Vanilla Bean. Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey and Cedar.