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Dolcia vs Knize Ten

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

Updated 2,073 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Dolcia

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Knize Ten

    Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Dolcia1/7
Knize Ten6/7
Ratings & consensus
Knize Ten
Community sentiment
Knize Ten
Longevity
Knize Ten
Sillage & projection
Knize Ten
Value for money
Knize Ten
Versatility
Dolcia
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knize Ten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DolciaDetaille
Knize TenKnize
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerKnize TenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

71 votes

51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,204 votes

Category winnerKnize TenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value74
Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
fruity100%
floral83%
fresh65%
sweet48%
white floral30%
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Granny Smith appleQuince
Heart2-3 hrs
Lemon BlossomPeach BlossomCinnamonCarnation
Base4-6 hrs
OsmanthusVirginia CedarAmber
Top
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Carnation, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Dolcia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer87
Fall26
Winter16
Day100
Night29
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDolciaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
Casual 42%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%
Men77
Unisex20
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#182

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolcia by Detaille is a crisp, uplifting fruity floral built around tart orchard fruit and sunlit blossoms. The first spray delivers a tart snap of Granny Smith apple paired with golden quince. It smells like biting into a chilled fruit on a dewy morning. As the initial mist settles, delicate peach blossom and lemon f…

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Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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, Dolcia or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories. Dolcia is rated 3.87/5 from 71 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Dolcia for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dolcia or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Dolcia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolcia or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Dolcia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolcia and Knize Ten smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Carnation, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Dolcia or Knize Ten better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dolcia is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Dolcia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolcia and Knize Ten?

Dolcia has top notes of Granny Smith apple and Quince, heart notes of Lemon Blossom, Peach Blossom, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Osmanthus, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.

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