Fragrance comparison

Dover vs Legend of Nilo

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #53,502 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Legend of Nilo

Mundus

4.836 votes

Rank #44,303 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Dover
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Legend of Nilo
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dover2/4

Legend of Nilo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dover
Sillage & projection: Dover
Value for money: Legend of Nilo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legend of Nilo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DoverLuxury Blend

Legend of NiloMundus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityDover

SillageDover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLegend of NiloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

fresh100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

amber77%

caramel69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet, caramel and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

LemonCaramelPassionfruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Passionfruit, Caramel and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Legend of Nilo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 23%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,502

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLegend of NiloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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Legend of Nilo by Mundus starts with an unexpected clash that immediately makes sense on skin. Tart lemon slices drop straight into warm, buttery caramel and pulpy passionfruit. It smells like a solar gourmand with genuine citrus bite. Within twenty minutes, dewy lily of the valley cuts through the rich sugar, keeping…

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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, Dover or Legend of Nilo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Legend of Nilo is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Legend of Nilo for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dover or Legend of Nilo?

Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, Legend of Nilo 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dover or Legend of Nilo?

Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, Legend of Nilo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dover and Legend of Nilo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Passionfruit, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Dover or Legend of Nilo better for summer or winter?

Dover suits evening wear; Legend of Nilo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dover and Legend of Nilo?

Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla. Legend of Nilo has top notes of Lemon, Caramel and Passionfruit, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla.