Fragrance comparison

Dote Red vs Red Planet

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dote Red

MAIOS

4.003 votes

Rank #55,722 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Red Planet

M. Micallef

3.5139 votes

Rank #21,896 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dote Red takes 2 of 4 categories.

Dote Red
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red Planet
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dote Red2/4

Red Planet1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dote RedMAIOS

Red PlanetM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.51/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

26%Love

33%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

13%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDote Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value43

Category winnerDote RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

lactonic90%

nutty80%

mossy70%

white floral60%

rose50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilPineappleSaffronMelonLemon

Heart

FrangipaniOsmanthusJasmineFreesiaLilac

Base

SandalwoodVanillaOakmossPralineAmberMuskOud

Top

Jasmine

Heart

PralineRose

Base

OakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Oakmoss, Praline 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring46

Summer38

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,896

PerfumerThierry Romeo

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRed PlanetHigher 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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Red Planet by M. Micallef is a sweet, nutty oriental vanilla that leans heavily on praline and jasmine. Released in 2022, it projects a gourmand profile suitable for both men and women. The fragrance settles into an amber and oakmoss base, making it a reliable choice for cooler fall evenings or cozy indoor holiday gat…

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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 Red or Red Planet?

Dote Red takes 2 of 4 categories. Dote Red is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Red Planet is rated 3.51/5 from 39 votes. Choose Dote Red for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Red Planet for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dote Red or Red Planet?

They last about the same: Dote Red 65/100, Red Planet 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dote Red or Red Planet?

Dote Red projects furthest (Dote Red 88/100, Red Planet 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dote Red and Red Planet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Oakmoss, Praline and Amber.

Is Dote Red or Red Planet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dote Red and Red Planet?

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. Red Planet has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Praline and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Amber.