Fragrance comparison

DOT Collection 4 vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

DOT Collection 4

Bic

4.002 votes

Rank #64,021 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #25,095 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DX 77 Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

DOT Collection 4
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

DOT Collection 40/4

DX 77 Man4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DX 77 Man
Sillage & projection: DX 77 Man
Value for money: DX 77 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DX 77 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DOT Collection 4Bic

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDX 77 Man

SillageDX 77 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDX 77 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderCitrusesGeraniumViolet Leaf

Heart

NutmegWoody Notes

Base

AmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Geranium and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDX 77 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DOT Collection 4 by Bic is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. DOT Collection 4 was launched in 2016. Top notes are Lavender, Citruses, Geranium and Violet Leaf; middle notes are Nutmeg and Woody Notes; base notes are Amber and Musk. It opens with Lavender, Citruses. The heart moves into Nutmeg, Woody Notes. In the …

Reviews →

DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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 Collection 4 or DX 77 Man?

DX 77 Man takes 4 of 4 categories. DOT Collection 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose DOT Collection 4 for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DOT Collection 4 or DX 77 Man?

DX 77 Man lasts longest (DX 77 Man 54/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DOT Collection 4 or DX 77 Man?

DX 77 Man projects furthest (DX 77 Man 53/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DOT Collection 4 and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is DOT Collection 4 or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

DOT Collection 4 suits daytime wear; DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DOT Collection 4 and DX 77 Man?

DOT Collection 4 has top notes of Lavender, Citruses, Geranium and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Nutmeg and Woody Notes, a base of Amber and Musk. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.