Fragrance comparison

DOT Collection 4 vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

DOT Collection 4

Bic

4.002 votes

Rank #64,021 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #11,321 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

DOT Collection 41/4

Nueva Maja3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nueva Maja
Sillage & projection: Nueva Maja
Value for money: DOT Collection 4
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nueva Maja

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DOT Collection 4Bic

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

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

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

SillageNueva Maja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerDOT Collection 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

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

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka 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

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher 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 →

Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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 Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja takes 3 of 4 categories. DOT Collection 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose DOT Collection 4 for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DOT Collection 4 or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja lasts longest (Nueva Maja 68/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DOT Collection 4 or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja projects furthest (Nueva Maja 58/100, DOT Collection 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DOT Collection 4 and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is DOT Collection 4 or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DOT Collection 4 and Nueva 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. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.