Fragrance comparison

Dote Brown vs Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dote Brown

MAIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #50,415 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure

Rasasi

—0 votes

Rank #64,195 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dote Brown takes 2 of 4 categories.

Dote Brown
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer.

Dote Brown2/4

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Dote Brown
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

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud LureRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDote BrownBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

fruity48%

aldehydic30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilRaspberry

Heart

CedarwoodIncenseTobaccoTonka

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberMuskGurjan balsam

Top

Blood Orange

Heart

Gurjan balsamIndian OudCypriol

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Gurjan balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,195

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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Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure opens with a sharp burst of blood orange before diving into a deep, woody base. This 2024 release balances bright citrus against dark, resinous Indian oud and earthy patchouli. It suits men who prefer bold, statement-making scents during cooler evenings or formal autumn…

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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 lasts longer, Dote Brown or Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure?

Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure lasts longest (Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure 80/100, Dote Brown 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dote Brown or Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure?

Projection is very close: Dote Brown 75/100, Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure 75/100 for sillage.

Do Dote Brown and Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Gurjan balsam.

Is Dote Brown or Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dote Brown and Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure?

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. Private Collection by Riyaz Kalsekar Al Oud Lure has top notes of Blood Orange, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Indian Oud and Cypriol, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.