Fragrance comparison

Dote Red vs Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dote Red

MAIOS

4.003 votes

Rank #61,607 FloralSweet

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,134 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dote Red takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dote Red
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Dote Red2/3

Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dote RedMAIOS

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityDote Red

SillageDote Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilPineappleSaffronMelonLemon

Heart

FrangipaniOsmanthusJasmineFreesiaLilac

Base

SandalwoodVanillaOakmossPralineAmberMuskOud

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Jasmine and Freesia. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,134

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher 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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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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 Red or Man?

Dote Red takes 2 of 3 categories. Dote Red is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dote Red for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Dote Red or Man?

Dote Red lasts longest (Dote Red 65/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dote Red or Man?

Dote Red projects furthest (Dote Red 88/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dote Red and Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Dote Red or Man better for summer or winter?

Dote Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dote Red and Man?

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. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.