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Dote Silver vs The Dandy

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

Updated 831 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Dote Silver

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • The Dandy

    Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dote Silver2/4
The Dandy2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Dandy
Sillage & projection
Dote Silver
Value for money
Dote Silver
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Dandy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dote SilverMAIOS
The DandyPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
3.89/ 5 · 826 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

45%Love
30%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

651 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityThe Dandy

SillageDote Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value41
Category winnerDote SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
whiskey83%
patchouli65%
warm spicy48%
fruity30%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCardamomOlibanum
Heart
CedarwoodJasmineStyraxRose
Base
PatchouliClearwoodVetiverMyrrhGurjan balsam
Top
RaspberryCitronBergamot
Heart
OakWhiskeyCedarwood
Base
PatchouliClearwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Clearwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter67
Day100
Night–
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men70
Unisex26
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,382

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews143

Category winnerThe DandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dote Silver by MAIOS blends spicy cardamom and bright bergamot into a resinous, woody composition. This unisex scent centers on clearwood and cedarwood, making it a versatile choice for professional environments. It offers a grounded, modern profile that fits well in temperate weather, providing a steady presence thro…

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The Dandy opens with a brisk citrus lift and a tart raspberry touch before settling into boozy woods, oak, and patchouli. On skin it usually reads smooth, dry, and slightly warm rather than loud. This is a whiskey-led woody scent with a clear masculine tilt, though still wearable across genders. It suits cooler weathe…

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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 Silver or The Dandy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dote Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; The Dandy is rated 3.89/5 from 826 votes. Choose Dote Silver for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Dandy for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dote Silver or The Dandy?

The Dandy lasts longest (The Dandy 68/100, Dote Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dote Silver or The Dandy?

Dote Silver projects furthest (Dote Silver 83/100, The Dandy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dote Silver and The Dandy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Clearwood.

Is Dote Silver or The Dandy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dote Silver and The Dandy?

Dote Silver has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine, Styrax and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Clearwood, Vetiver and Myrrh. The Dandy has top notes of Raspberry, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, Whiskey and Cedarwood, a base of Patchouli and Clearwood.

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