Fragrance comparison

DVD vs Nota Loca

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

DVD

Chris Adams

4.002 votes

Rank #55,686 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Nota Loca

Ulyka Parfums

3.47134 votes

Rank #17,726 TropicalSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

DVD
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Nota Loca
Choose it for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

DVD1/2

Nota Loca1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): DVD
Fragranxe ranking: Nota Loca

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DVDChris Adams

Nota LocaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.47/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

2 votes · too few to score

34%Love

19%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

13%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

tropical100%

sweet86%

fruity72%

vanilla58%

coconut44%

citrus30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonTeaPink PepperCardamomCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderJuniperClovesRoseJasmineNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

Acai BerryCoconutYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

PapayaMangoCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaTonka Bean

Category winnerDVDLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Spring60

Summer100

Fall28

Winter18

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 40%Party 33%Date 17%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerNota LocaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DVD by Chris Adams delivers a crisp splash of bergamot and chilled black tea right from the first press. It wakes you up. Tart lemon and pink pepper provide an energetic bite, while a whisper of creamy coconut keeps the citrus from feeling harsh. Within twenty minutes, the aroma settles into clean juniper berry, aroma…

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Nota Loca by Ulyka Parfums delivers a vibrant, uninhibited splash of sugary tropical fruits. Right after spraying, tart acai berry and tangy yuzu cut through a thick cloud of sweet coconut candy. It feels immediately playful. Within thirty minutes, the citrus edge recedes, letting juicy mango and fleshy papaya dominat…

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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, DVD or Nota Loca?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. DVD is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Nota Loca is rated 3.47/5 from 134 votes. Choose DVD for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Nota Loca for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do DVD and Nota Loca smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coconut, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is DVD or Nota Loca better for summer or winter?

DVD suits daytime wear; Nota Loca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DVD and Nota Loca?

DVD has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Tea and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coriander, Juniper, Cloves and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Nota Loca has top notes of Acai Berry, Coconut and Yuzu, heart notes of Papaya, Mango and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.