Fragrance comparison

Dote Brown vs Hadar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dote Brown

MAIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #50,395 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Hadar

Guillab

4.504 votes

Rank #50,502 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dote Brown takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dote Brown
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hadar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dote Brown3/4

Hadar0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dote BrownMAIOS

HadarGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDote Brown

SillageDote Brown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilRaspberry

Heart

CedarwoodIncenseTobaccoTonka

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberMuskGurjan balsam

Top20-30 mins

Green NotescannabisSaffronDavanaThyme

Heart3-4 hrs

Woody NotesRaspberryCinnamonTobaccoVioletResinsCoffee

Base8-12 hrs

Animal notesGuaiac WoodTonka BeanAmbroxanAgarwoodVanillaIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Incense, Tobacco and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Hadar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDote BrownHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dote Brown by MAIOS is an earthy, resinous fragrance that leans on a core of cedarwood and smoky incense. It balances sharp orange oil with deep tobacco and sweet vanilla, creating a versatile profile for both men and women. The composition feels grounded and steady, fitting perfectly for brisk autumn days or cool, cr…

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Hadar by Guillab hits skin with an unapologetic burst of bitter green cannabis, dry thyme, and leathery saffron. It wastes no time being polite. Within ten minutes, the sharp herbal edge softens into a rich, dark core of roasted coffee, sweet pipe tobacco, and tart raspberry syrup. The drydown is where this woody perf…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dote Brown or Hadar?

Dote Brown takes 3 of 4 categories. Dote Brown is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Hadar is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dote Brown for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hadar for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dote Brown or Hadar?

Dote Brown lasts longest (Dote Brown 73/100, Hadar 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dote Brown or Hadar?

Dote Brown projects furthest (Dote Brown 75/100, Hadar 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dote Brown and Hadar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Incense, Tobacco and Vanilla.

Is Dote Brown or Hadar better for summer or winter?

Dote Brown suits evening wear; Hadar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dote Brown and Hadar?

Dote Brown has top notes of Orange Oil and Raspberry, heart notes of Cedarwood, Incense, Tobacco and Tonka, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. Hadar has top notes of Green Notes, cannabis, Saffron and Davana, heart notes of Woody Notes, Raspberry, Cinnamon and Tobacco, a base of Animal notes, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Ambroxan.