Dominus vs Bright Spring
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DominusChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bright SpringChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dominus2/4
Bright Spring2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dominus
- Sillage & projection
- Bright Spring
- Value for money
- Bright Spring
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dominus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DominusMirumBright SpringNeus ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDominus
SillageBright Spring
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBright SpringBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
soft spicy69%
green61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintBergamotBitter OrangePink PepperCassis
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine
Base
MossCedarPatchouliAmberNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Top
Bitter OrangeLimeMint
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangBlack Currant
Base
LilyVanilla
InformationalShared notesMint, Bitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,258
PerfumerDominique Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#44,672
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerDominusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDominus opens with a brisk hit of mint, bergamot and bitter orange, then settles into a green, woody dry-down with moss, cedar and patchouli doing most of the work. It reads aromatic, sharp and old-school in feel rather than sweet or plush. If you enjoy assertive herbal citrus scents with noticeable moss and a drier f…
Reviews →Bright Spring opens with bitter orange, lime, and mint, then settles into a smooth floral-fruity heart led by jasmine, ylang-ylang, and black currant. It reads bright and polished rather than sugary. On skin, it usually leans white floral with a green citrus edge and soft vanilla underneath. A good fit for spring and …
Reviews →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, Dominus or Bright Spring?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dominus is rated 4.83/5 from 12 votes; Bright Spring is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dominus for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bright Spring for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Dominus or Bright Spring?
Dominus lasts longest (Dominus 76/100, Bright Spring 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dominus or Bright Spring?
Projection is very close: Bright Spring 63/100, Dominus 61/100 for sillage.
Do Dominus and Bright Spring smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Dominus or Bright Spring better for summer or winter?
Dominus suits daytime wear; Bright Spring suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dominus and Bright Spring?
Dominus has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Bright Spring has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Black Currant, a base of Lily and Vanilla.
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