DOT Collection 4 vs Massimo Dutti In Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DOT Collection 4 takes 2 of 4 categories.
DOT Collection 4Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Massimo Dutti In BlackChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
DOT Collection 42/4
Massimo Dutti In Black1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- DOT Collection 4
- Sillage & projection
- DOT Collection 4
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Massimo Dutti In Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DOT Collection 4BicMassimo Dutti In BlackMassimo DuttiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%
3.67/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 44%Had 35%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
22%Love
46%Like
11%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDOT Collection 4
SillageDOT Collection 4
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
lavender92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
herbal69%
woody61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
ozonic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCitrusesGeraniumViolet Leaf
Heart
NutmegWoody Notes
Base
AmberMusk
Top
Violet LeafBergamot
Heart
CardamomNutmegGeranium
Base
Woody NotesVanillaAmberLeather
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 seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring60
Summer27
Fall100
Winter93
Day68
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMassimo Dutti In BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDOT 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 →Massimo Dutti In Black opens with a cool surge of violet leaf and citrusy bergamot before settling into warm cardamom and nutmeg. As the top notes fade, a soft base of vanilla, amber, and subtle leather warms the skin. It sits close to the body, creating an understated warmth that fits chilly autumn evenings and quiet…
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 Massimo Dutti In Black?
DOT Collection 4 takes 2 of 4 categories. DOT Collection 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Massimo Dutti In Black is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes. Choose DOT Collection 4 for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Massimo Dutti In Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, DOT Collection 4 or Massimo Dutti In Black?
DOT Collection 4 lasts longest (DOT Collection 4 50/100, Massimo Dutti In Black 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, DOT Collection 4 or Massimo Dutti In Black?
DOT Collection 4 projects furthest (DOT Collection 4 50/100, Massimo Dutti In Black 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do DOT Collection 4 and Massimo Dutti In Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% 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 Massimo Dutti In Black better for summer or winter?
DOT Collection 4 suits daytime wear; Massimo Dutti In Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DOT Collection 4 and Massimo Dutti In Black?
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. Massimo Dutti In Black has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Amber and Leather.
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