Fragrance comparison

Dote Black vs Wonheda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Dote Black

MAIOS

4.605 votes

Rank #47,365 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Wonheda

Astral

4.8637 votes

Rank #26,749 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dote Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Wonheda
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dote Black2/4

Wonheda2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dote BlackMAIOS

WonhedaAstral

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

4.86/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

89%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityWonheda

SillageDote Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value73

Category winnerDote BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

sweet83%

smoky65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilBergamot

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageCinnamonJasmine

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaVetiverAmberMuskOud

Top

SmokeMapleSyrupOud

Heart

Cotton CandyGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaSandalwood

Base

AmberLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring92

Summer33

Fall85

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men34

Unisex61

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,749

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWonhedaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dote Black by MAIOS is an oriental woody fragrance that balances bright citrus against a dense, resinous base. Launched in 2023, it relies on a sharp opening of bergamot and orange oil, transitioning into a spicy heart of cinnamon and tonka bean. It suits individuals who enjoy heavy, warm scents for autumn evenings an…

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Wonheda by Astral opens with a heavy blast of woodsmoke and thick maple syrup anchored by dark oud. As the bonfire smoke quietens after twenty minutes, heart notes of roasted cedarwood, guaiac wood, and cotton candy bring a rich gourmand warmth to the skin. It settles into golden amber, vanilla, and clean musk, creati…

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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, Dote Black or Wonheda?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dote Black is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Wonheda is rated 4.86/5 from 37 votes. Choose Dote Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Wonheda for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dote Black or Wonheda?

Wonheda lasts longest (Wonheda 84/100, Dote Black 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dote Black or Wonheda?

Dote Black projects furthest (Dote Black 94/100, Wonheda 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dote Black and Wonheda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Dote Black or Wonheda better for summer or winter?

Dote Black suits daytime wear; Wonheda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dote Black and Wonheda?

Dote Black has top notes of Orange Oil and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Wonheda has top notes of Smoke, Maple, Syrup and Oud, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Labdanum and Musk.