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Dot vs Wish

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

Updated 9,456 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wish takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Dot

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

  • Wish

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

Dot0/7
Wish7/7
Ratings & consensus
Wish
Community sentiment
Wish
Longevity
Wish
Sillage & projection
Wish
Value for money
Wish
Versatility
Wish
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Wish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DotMarc Jacobs
WishChopard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 3,758 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 5,698 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerWishRating 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

24%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate

5,698 votes

Category winnerWishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityWish

SillageWish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value71
Category winnerWishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral88%
tropical77%
sweet65%
fresh53%
coconut42%
sweet100%
fruity92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
lactonic69%
honey61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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
Top15-30 mins
CoconutStrawberryGooseberryBlack locustPearBlack CurrantBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckle
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyMilkOrchidHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusMagnoliaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliToffeeIncenseSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Coconut, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Wish, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring27
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Category winnerWishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex3
Women96
Men1
Unisex7
Women92
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#2,176

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched1997

Reviews204

Category winnerWishHigher 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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Wish by Chopard is a rich, sugary comfort scent built around caramel, warm milk, and sweet vanilla. It hits you first with wild strawberry, tart gooseberry, and coconut before softening into golden honey and powdery violet. Earthy patchouli and light incense ground the base so the sugar never turns shrill. Wear it on …

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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 Wish?

Wish takes 7 of 7 categories. Dot is rated 3.35/5 from 3,758 votes; Wish is rated 3.68/5 from 5,698 votes. Choose Dot for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring. Choose Wish for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dot or Wish?

Wish lasts longest (Wish 69/100, Dot 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dot or Wish?

Wish projects furthest (Wish 63/100, Dot 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dot and Wish smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Coconut, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Dot or Wish better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wish is the stronger pick. For winter, Wish is the stronger pick. Wish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dot and Wish?

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. Wish has top notes of Coconut, Strawberry, Gooseberry and Black locust, heart notes of Honey, Milk, Orchid and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Toffee.

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