Dover vs Phraenesya Pastiera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dover takes 3 of 5 categories.
DoverChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Phraenesya PastieraChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Dover3/5
Phraenesya Pastiera2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Dover
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dover
- Sillage & projection
- Dover
- Value for money
- Phraenesya Pastiera
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Phraenesya Pastiera
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DoverLuxury BlendPhraenesya PastieraMaiora ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%
3.56/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerDoverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
9%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
52%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
90 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDover
SillageDover
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPhraenesya PastieraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
lavender77%
amber69%
tobacco61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
caramel61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot
Heart
LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope
Base
CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar
Top
Sweet OrangeLemonCoconut MilkRaspberry
Heart
Pastiera NapoletanaCaramelOrange BlossomCinnamonTonka Bean
Base
VanillaBenzoinPatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Raspberry, Lemon and Sweet Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall63
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring98
Summer50
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night75
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#58,167
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,627
PerfumerAntonio Gigli
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerPhraenesya PastieraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDover 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…
Reviews →Phraenesya Pastiera by Maiora Parfum is a gourmand creation that recreates the scent of a traditional Neapolitan cake. It opens with vibrant sweet orange and lemon before settling into a warm core of pastry notes, cinnamon, and coconut milk. This unisex fragrance provides a rich, comforting experience perfect for cold…
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, Dover or Phraenesya Pastiera?
Dover takes 3 of 5 categories. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Phraenesya Pastiera is rated 3.56/5 from 112 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Phraenesya Pastiera for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dover or Phraenesya Pastiera?
Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, Phraenesya Pastiera 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dover or Phraenesya Pastiera?
Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, Phraenesya Pastiera 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dover and Phraenesya Pastiera smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Raspberry, Lemon and Sweet Orange.
Is Dover or Phraenesya Pastiera better for summer or winter?
Dover suits evening wear; Phraenesya Pastiera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dover and Phraenesya Pastiera?
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. Phraenesya Pastiera has top notes of Sweet Orange, Lemon, Coconut Milk and Raspberry, heart notes of Pastiera Napoletana, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Patchouli and Precious Woods.
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