Dot vs Candelicious
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Candelicious takes 6 of 7 categories.
DotChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CandeliciousChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dot1/7
Candelicious6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Candelicious
- Community sentiment
- Candelicious
- Longevity
- Candelicious
- Sillage & projection
- Candelicious
- Value for money
- Candelicious
- Versatility
- Candelicious
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DotMarc JacobsCandeliciousRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%
Category winnerCandeliciousRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
3,555 votes
38%Love
45%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerCandeliciousMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCandelicious
SillageCandelicious
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCandeliciousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
sweet100%
fruity86%
vanilla72%
floral58%
powdery44%
citrus30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red BerriesPitahayaHoneysuckle
Heart
CoconutJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Top
FreesiaNectarine blossomLemonApple
Heart
SugarRed BerriesMarshmallowStrawberryOrange BlossomWhipped CreamCoconut
Base
RaspberryVanillaMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer91
Fall64
Winter64
Day100
Night78
Category winnerCandeliciousMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,103
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian
Launched—
Reviews260
Overall rank#47,884
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarc Jacobs Dot is a bright fruity floral that opens with tart red berries and a juicy dragon fruit feel, then settles into soft white florals, musk, and vanilla. It usually wears light and easy, which makes it a good spring or summer pick for anyone who likes pretty, youthful scents that stay playful rather than heav…
Reviews →Candelicious is a sweet fruity gourmand built around berries, marshmallow, whipped cream and vanilla, with a light citrus-fruity opening from lemon, apple and nectarine blossom. It reads playful, sugary and distinctly feminine. On skin, it is likely to suit shoppers who enjoy creamy candy-like scents more than dry woo…
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, Dot or Candelicious?
Candelicious takes 6 of 7 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; Candelicious is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Candelicious for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dot or Candelicious?
They last about the same: Candelicious 57/100, Dot 55/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dot or Candelicious?
Projection is very close: Candelicious 47/100, Dot 46/100 for sillage.
Do Dot and Candelicious smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is Dot or Candelicious better for summer or winter?
For summer, Candelicious is the stronger pick. For winter, Candelicious is the stronger pick. Candelicious suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dot and Candelicious?
Dot has top notes of Red Berries, Pitahaya and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Coconut, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Vanilla. Candelicious has top notes of Freesia, Nectarine blossom, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Sugar, Red Berries, Marshmallow and Strawberry, a base of Raspberry, Vanilla, Musk and Amber.
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