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Dote Red vs Evolution High Level

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

Updated 4 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Dote Red

    Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Evolution High Level

    Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dote Red2/4
Evolution High Level2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Evolution High Level
Sillage & projection
Dote Red
Value for money
Evolution High Level
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dote Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dote RedMAIOS
Evolution High LevelSergio Nero
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityEvolution High Level

SillageDote Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value100
Category winnerEvolution High LevelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
oud100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
woody74%
sweet65%
herbal56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Orange OilPineappleSaffronMelonLemon
Heart
FrangipaniOsmanthusJasmineFreesiaLilac
Base
SandalwoodVanillaOakmossPralineAmberMuskOud
Top
SaffronTangerine
Heart
ImmortelleVioletOsmanthus
Base
OudSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Osmanthus, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer100
Fall33
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDote RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dote Red by MAIOS is an energetic floral fruity gourmand that balances bright citrus with a rich, resinous base. Opening with a blast of pineapple, lemon, and saffron, it quickly settles into a heart of frangipani and osmanthus. This unisex scent performs well in warm, sunny weather, offering a playful yet grounded pr…

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Evolution High Level by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy scent that balances the sharpness of saffron with the dry, golden warmth of immortelle. It leans into a sturdy base of oud and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for men who prefer an assertive, dry fragrance. Best for daily office wear when you want something …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dote Red or Evolution High Level?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dote Red is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Evolution High Level is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dote Red for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Evolution High Level for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dote Red or Evolution High Level?

Evolution High Level lasts longest (Evolution High Level 70/100, Dote Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dote Red or Evolution High Level?

Dote Red projects furthest (Dote Red 88/100, Evolution High Level 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dote Red and Evolution High Level smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Osmanthus, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Dote Red or Evolution High Level better for summer or winter?

Dote Red suits daytime wear; Evolution High Level suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dote Red and Evolution High Level?

Dote Red has top notes of Orange Oil, Pineapple, Saffron and Melon, heart notes of Frangipani, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Praline. Evolution High Level has top notes of Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Musk.

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