Fragrance comparison

DOT Collection 4 vs Maja

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 719 ratings analysed

DOT Collection 4

Bic

4.002 votes

Rank #64,021 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Maja

Myrurgia

3.86717 votes

Rank #1,150 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maja takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

DOT Collection 40/4

Maja4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DOT Collection 4Bic

MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

3.86/ 5 · 717 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

33%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

630 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMaja

SillageMaja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

floral80%

aromatic70%

rose60%

patchouli50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

GeraniumCitrusesTobaccoOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationClovesNutmegRoseLavenderLeatherJasmine

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberOakmossCypressTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Geranium and Nutmeg. 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

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews155

Category winnerMajaHigher 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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Maja is a vintage-style spicy floral that leans soapy, powdery and warmly aromatic rather than plush or sugary. Carnation, clove, rose, lavender and patchouli do most of the work, with a dry tobacco-leather edge that keeps it sharp. It often suits shoppers who enjoy old-school character, especially at a low price. 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 Maja?

Maja takes 4 of 4 categories. DOT Collection 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Maja is rated 3.86/5 from 717 votes. Choose DOT Collection 4 for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maja for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, DOT Collection 4 or Maja?

Maja lasts longest (Maja 63/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DOT Collection 4 or Maja?

Maja projects furthest (Maja 57/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DOT Collection 4 and Maja smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is DOT Collection 4 or Maja 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 Maja?

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. Maja has top notes of Geranium, Citruses, Tobacco and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss.