Fragrance comparison

DOT Collection 4 vs Iconic Blend

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 218 ratings analysed

DOT Collection 4

Bic

4.002 votes

Rank #64,021 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Iconic Blend

Original Penguin

3.89216 votes

Rank #6,690 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iconic Blend takes 3 of 4 categories.

DOT Collection 4
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iconic Blend
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

DOT Collection 40/4

Iconic Blend3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iconic Blend
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Iconic Blend
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iconic Blend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DOT Collection 4Bic

Iconic BlendOriginal Penguin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

3.89/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

27%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIconic Blend

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerIconic BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCitrusesGeraniumViolet Leaf

Heart

NutmegWoody Notes

Base

AmberMusk

Top

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart

GeraniumClary SageNutmegAngelica

Base

MuskWoody NotesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Woody Notes. 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

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerIconic BlendHigher 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 …

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Iconic Blend is a fresh, soapy woody aromatic with bergamot, violet leaf, clean musk and a lightly spicy nutmeg and sage heart. It often reads sporty, masculine and easy to wear, with a shower-gel polish rather than a niche-style texture. It is best for casual days, work, school, gym bags and warm-to-mild weather. Sam…

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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 Collection 4 or Iconic Blend?

Iconic Blend takes 3 of 4 categories. DOT Collection 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Iconic Blend is rated 3.89/5 from 216 votes. Choose DOT Collection 4 for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iconic Blend for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DOT Collection 4 or Iconic Blend?

Iconic Blend lasts longest (Iconic Blend 57/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DOT Collection 4 or Iconic Blend?

Projection is very close: DOT Collection 4 50/100, Iconic Blend 50/100 for sillage.

Do DOT Collection 4 and Iconic Blend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Woody Notes.

Is DOT Collection 4 or Iconic Blend better for summer or winter?

DOT Collection 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DOT Collection 4 and Iconic Blend?

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. Iconic Blend has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Clary Sage, Nutmeg and Angelica, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.