Fragrance comparison

Dolcia vs Paul Smith Man 2

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

Dolcia

Detaille

3.8771 votes

Rank #19,538 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Paul Smith Man 2

Paul Smith

3.56168 votes

Rank #9,409 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dolcia
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Man 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dolcia2/7

Paul Smith Man 25/7

Ratings & consensus: Dolcia
Community sentiment: Dolcia
Longevity: Paul Smith Man 2
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Man 2
Value for money: Paul Smith Man 2
Versatility: Paul Smith Man 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Man 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DolciaDetaille

Paul Smith Man 2Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

3.56/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

Category winnerDolciaRating 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

20%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerDolciaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Man 2

SillagePaul Smith Man 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

floral83%

fresh65%

sweet48%

white floral30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match7%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

CardamomGrapefruitGranny Smith appleMandarin Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodCinnamonNutmegLavender

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Cinnamon and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring45

Summer41

Fall100

Winter83

Day77

Night100

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Higher 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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Paul Smith Man 2 is a woody spicy EDT that opens with bright citrus, green apple and cardamom, then turns warmer with nutmeg, cinnamon and soft woods. It usually wears as a sweet, slightly powdery designer scent with a fresh edge. It suits someone who wants an easy autumn to spring daily fragrance at a fair price. Sam…

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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 Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Dolcia is rated 3.87/5 from 71 votes; Paul Smith Man 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 168 votes. Choose Dolcia for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Man 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolcia or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 lasts longest (Paul Smith Man 2 69/100, Dolcia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolcia or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 projects furthest (Paul Smith Man 2 63/100, Dolcia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolcia and Paul Smith Man 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Cinnamon and Virginia Cedar.

Is Dolcia or Paul Smith Man 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dolcia is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith Man 2 is the stronger pick. Dolcia suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Man 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolcia and Paul Smith Man 2?

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. Paul Smith Man 2 has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.