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Dot vs The Pinkprint

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

Updated 4,020 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Pinkprint takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Dot

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring.

  • The Pinkprint

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

Dot0/7
The Pinkprint7/7
Ratings & consensus
The Pinkprint
Community sentiment
The Pinkprint
Longevity
The Pinkprint
Sillage & projection
The Pinkprint
Value for money
The Pinkprint
Versatility
The Pinkprint
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Pinkprint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DotMarc Jacobs
The PinkprintNicki Minaj
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 262 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerThe PinkprintRating 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

41%Love
32%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate

262 votes

Category winnerThe PinkprintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityThe Pinkprint

SillageThe Pinkprint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value67
Category winnerThe PinkprintBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
tropical100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
coconut77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both tropical, fruity 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
PassionfruitGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
NectarineFrangipaniOrange BlossomHeliotropeRose
Base
CoconutMuskDriftwoodPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Orange Blossom, 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe PinkprintMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex3
Women96
Men2
Unisex5
Women94
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#4,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerThe PinkprintHigher 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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The Pinkprint is a tropical-fruity fragrance built on a foundation of passionfruit, coconut, and driftwood. It leans into a clean, shampoo-like aesthetic that mimics the relaxed vibe of a summer beach vacation. Designed for daytime wear in warm weather, this scent offers a light, approachable presence that pairs well …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dot or The Pinkprint?

The Pinkprint takes 7 of 7 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; The Pinkprint is rated 3.90/5 from 262 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring. Choose The Pinkprint for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dot or The Pinkprint?

The Pinkprint lasts longest (The Pinkprint 65/100, Dot 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dot or The Pinkprint?

The Pinkprint projects furthest (The Pinkprint 62/100, Dot 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dot and The Pinkprint smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Orange Blossom, Driftwood and Musk.

Is Dot or The Pinkprint better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dot is the stronger pick. For winter, The Pinkprint is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dot and The Pinkprint?

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. The Pinkprint has top notes of Passionfruit, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Nectarine, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Coconut, Musk, Driftwood and Patchouli.

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