Dot vs Or Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
DotChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Or NoirChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Dot1/7
Or Noir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Or Noir
- Community sentiment
- Or Noir
- Longevity
- Or Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Or Noir
- Value for money
- Or Noir
- Versatility
- Or Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DotMarc JacobsOr NoirBaldininiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerOr NoirRating 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
15%Love
59%Like
7%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
227 votes
Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOr Noir
SillageOr Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
sweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
amber69%
lactonic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral 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
TangerineOrange BlossomBergamotPearApple
Heart
PeachFreesiaJasmine
Base
PralineRed BerriesAmberCoconutMusk
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Coconut, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. 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–
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOr NoirMost 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#16,083
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →Or Noir by Baldinini opens with a bright splash of orange blossom, pear, and tangerine. It is a sweet, fruity blend that transitions into a warmer, deeper heart of peach and jasmine. The base reveals a rich praline and amber combination with a hint of coconut that clings closely to the skin. It works best during the c…
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 Or Noir?
Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; Or Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 227 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Or Noir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dot or Or Noir?
Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 63/100, Dot 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dot or Or Noir?
Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 64/100, Dot 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dot and Or Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Coconut, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.
Is Dot or Or Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dot is the stronger pick. For winter, Or Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dot and Or Noir?
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. Or Noir has top notes of Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Red Berries, Amber and Coconut.
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