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Dot vs Hidden on the Rooftops

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

Updated 3,880 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidden on the Rooftops takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Dot

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Hidden on the Rooftops

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Dot2/7
Hidden on the Rooftops5/7
Ratings & consensus
Hidden on the Rooftops
Community sentiment
Hidden on the Rooftops
Longevity
Hidden on the Rooftops
Sillage & projection
Hidden on the Rooftops
Value for money
Dot
Versatility
Hidden on the Rooftops
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DotMarc Jacobs
Hidden on the RooftopsMiller Harris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerHidden on the RooftopsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate

3,555 votes

32%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerHidden on the RooftopsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityHidden on the Rooftops

SillageHidden on the Rooftops

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value47
Category winnerDotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
musky77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red BerriesPitahayaHoneysuckle
Heart
CoconutJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Top
LimeAngelicaBergamotRed BerriesClary SageViolet LeafBlack Pepper
Heart
TeaPollenHoneysuckleSyringaPrivetHoneyTurkish Rose
Base
DriftwoodMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmbergris
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Honeysuckle, Driftwood 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 season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall52
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHidden on the RooftopsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex3
Women96
Men4
Unisex51
Women45
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,103

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews260

Overall rank#32,264

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc 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…

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Hidden on the Rooftops by Miller Harris captures the quiet green hum of a London rooftop garden. The opening hits with a sharp twist of lime and bergamot, quickly grounded by the herbal bite of clary sage and violet leaf. As it settles, a dry, pollen-dusted sweetness emerges, smelling less like jarred honey and more l…

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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 is better, Dot or Hidden on the Rooftops?

Hidden on the Rooftops takes 5 of 7 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; Hidden on the Rooftops is rated 3.93/5 from 122 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hidden on the Rooftops for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dot or Hidden on the Rooftops?

Hidden on the Rooftops lasts longest (Hidden on the Rooftops 61/100, Dot 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dot or Hidden on the Rooftops?

Hidden on the Rooftops projects furthest (Hidden on the Rooftops 59/100, Dot 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dot and Hidden on the Rooftops smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Honeysuckle, Driftwood and Musk.

Is Dot or Hidden on the Rooftops better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hidden on the Rooftops is the stronger pick. For winter, Hidden on the Rooftops is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dot and Hidden on the Rooftops?

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. Hidden on the Rooftops has top notes of Lime, Angelica, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Tea, Pollen, Honeysuckle and Syringa, a base of Driftwood, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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