Fragrance comparison

Dora the Explorer vs Black & White

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Dora the Explorer

Dora The Explorer

4.7739 votes

Rank #26,035 PowderyFloral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Black & White

Cindy C.

—0 votes

Rank #83,692 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dora the Explorer
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black & White
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dora the Explorer2/4

Black & White2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dora the Explorer
Sillage & projection: Black & White
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Black & White
Fragranxe ranking: Dora the Explorer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dora the ExplorerDora The Explorer

Black & WhiteCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.77/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 68%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 15%Had 38%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

0%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDora the Explorer

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

violet69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

woody65%

powdery48%

rose30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Water VioletRed BerriesBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

FreesiaJasminePlum

Base2-4 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryPlumBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletFreesiaJasmineRose

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmberPatchouli

Category winnerBlack & WhiteLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer92

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex45

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#83,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDora the ExplorerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dora the Explorer opens with an energetic burst of candied red berries, zesty bergamot, and dewy water violet that feels cheerful and clean. As the initial fruity sparkle settles, gentle heart notes of white freesia, sweet plum, and soft jasmine take center stage, giving the scent a friendly floral sweetness reminisce…

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Black & White by Cindy C. is a feminine floral fruity fragrance built on sweet berries, classic florals, and a grounding woody base. The opening delivers a burst of juicy raspberry and ripe plum brightened by tart bergamot citrus. As the initial fruitiness softens, a bouquet of violet, freesia, jasmine, and rose devel…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Dora the Explorer or Black & White?

Dora the Explorer lasts longest (Dora the Explorer 96/100, Black & White 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dora the Explorer or Black & White?

Black & White projects furthest (Black & White 100/100, Dora the Explorer 95/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dora the Explorer and Black & White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Jasmine and Plum.

Is Dora the Explorer or Black & White better for summer or winter?

Dora the Explorer suits day or night wear; Black & White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dora the Explorer and Black & White?

Dora the Explorer has top notes of Water Violet, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Black & White has top notes of Raspberry, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.