Dote White vs Vaillant
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Dote WhiteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
VaillantChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dote White2/4
Vaillant2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vaillant
- Sillage & projection
- Dote White
- Value for money
- Dote White
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vaillant
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dote WhiteMAIOSVaillantMoudonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
3.84/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
37%Love
32%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVaillant
SillageDote White
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDote WhiteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
musky100%
powdery83%
woody65%
amber48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, musky and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperFrankincensePink PepperSaffron
Heart
LavenderCinnamonTobaccoRose
Base
Haitian VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumoak mossLeatherAmber
Top15-30 mins
GingerBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CashmeranSaffronCedarwood
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskSandalwoodAmberCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Saffron, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Vaillant, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring83
Summer25
Fall83
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,899
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,603
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerVaillantHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDote White by MAIOS is an intricate unisex scent that leads with sharp black pepper and cooling frankincense. As it settles, it shifts into a rich heart of tobacco and cinnamon before grounding itself in earthy Haitian vetiver and leather. It offers a sophisticated, woody profile that performs best in cooler weather, …
Reviews →Moudon Vaillant kicks off with an invigorating punch of crushed black pepper and fresh grated ginger that instantly grabs your attention. As the sharp initial zest settles down, the fragrance reveals a comforting core of warm saffron, fuzzy cashmeran, and dry cedarwood. The base stays anchored for hours on clean musk,…
Reviews →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 White or Vaillant?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dote White is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Vaillant is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes. Choose Dote White for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vaillant for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dote White or Vaillant?
Vaillant lasts longest (Vaillant 73/100, Dote White 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dote White or Vaillant?
Dote White projects furthest (Dote White 75/100, Vaillant 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dote White and Vaillant smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Saffron, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
Is Dote White or Vaillant better for summer or winter?
Dote White suits daytime wear; Vaillant suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dote White and Vaillant?
Dote White has top notes of Black Pepper, Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Vaillant has top notes of Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Saffron and Cedarwood, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar.
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