Dot vs Raneen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raneen takes 6 of 7 categories.
DotChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
RaneenChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Dot1/7
Raneen6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Raneen
- Community sentiment
- Raneen
- Longevity
- Raneen
- Sillage & projection
- Raneen
- Value for money
- Raneen
- Versatility
- Raneen
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DotMarc JacobsRaneenAsdaafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerRaneenRating 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
44%Love
32%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
189 votes
Category winnerRaneenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRaneen
SillageRaneen
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRaneenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
white floral100%
fruity92%
tropical84%
floral77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, white floral and tropical
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red BerriesPitahayaHoneysuckle
Heart
CoconutJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Top
PitahayaPearMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia
Base
VanillaAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPitahaya, Jasmine, 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
Summer90
Fall0
Winter31
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRaneenMost 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#5,599
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews40
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 →Raneen is a bright fruity white floral with a sweet, airy finish. Pear, mandarin and pitahaya give it a juicy opening, then orange blossom, jasmine and freesia take over before vanilla, musk and amber soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine, attention-grabbing florals and good value. Reviews suggest …
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 Raneen?
Raneen takes 6 of 7 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; Raneen is rated 3.86/5 from 205 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Raneen for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Dot or Raneen?
Raneen lasts longest (Raneen 64/100, Dot 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dot or Raneen?
Raneen projects furthest (Raneen 59/100, Dot 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dot and Raneen smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and tropical accords. Common notes include Pitahaya, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is Dot or Raneen better for summer or winter?
For summer, Raneen is the stronger pick. For winter, Raneen is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dot and Raneen?
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. Raneen has top notes of Pitahaya, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.
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