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Dot vs Rose Arabia Almond

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

Updated 4,132 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Arabia Almond 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.

  • Rose Arabia Almond

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

Dot2/7
Rose Arabia Almond5/7
Ratings & consensus
Rose Arabia Almond
Community sentiment
Rose Arabia Almond
Longevity
Rose Arabia Almond
Sillage & projection
Rose Arabia Almond
Value for money
Dot
Versatility
Rose Arabia Almond
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
Rose Arabia AlmondWIDIAN
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 374 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating 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

43%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

374 votes

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityRose Arabia Almond

SillageRose Arabia Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value42
Category winnerDotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, 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
AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet
Base
PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, 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 season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex3
Women96
Men2
Unisex10
Women88
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#5,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

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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Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…

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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 Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 5 of 7 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dot or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond lasts longest (Rose Arabia Almond 67/100, Dot 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dot or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond projects furthest (Rose Arabia Almond 59/100, Dot 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dot and Rose Arabia Almond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Dot or Rose Arabia Almond better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dot is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Arabia Almond is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dot and Rose Arabia Almond?

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. Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Musk.

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