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Dolcia vs Molto

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

Updated 136 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molto takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Dolcia

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

  • Molto

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dolcia1/7
Molto6/7
Ratings & consensus
Molto
Community sentiment
Molto
Longevity
Molto
Sillage & projection
Molto
Value for money
Dolcia
Versatility
Molto
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Molto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DolciaDetaille
MoltoMissoni
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%
4.24/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerMoltoRating 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

54%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMoltoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityMolto

SillageMolto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value50
Category winnerDolciaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral83%
fresh65%
sweet48%
white floral30%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both sweet

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
Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine
Base
BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar
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
Spring20
Summer20
Fall93
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Category winnerMoltoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
Casual 42%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,600

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMoltoHigher 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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Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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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 Molto?

Molto takes 6 of 7 categories. Dolcia is rated 3.87/5 from 71 votes; Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes. Choose Dolcia for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolcia or Molto?

Molto lasts longest (Molto 75/100, Dolcia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolcia or Molto?

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

Do Dolcia and Molto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Carnation, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Dolcia or Molto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dolcia is the stronger pick. For winter, Molto is the stronger pick. Dolcia suits daytime wear; Molto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolcia and Molto?

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. Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.

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