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Ebano vs Dote Silver

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

Updated 85 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Ebano

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Dote Silver

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

Ebano2/4
Dote Silver2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ebano
Sillage & projection
Dote Silver
Value for money
Dote Silver
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ebano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EbanoBotanicae
Dote SilverMAIOS
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
6%Hate

80 votes

20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityEbano

SillageDote Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value88
Category winnerDote SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
cacao77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OlibanumPink PepperRed Fruits
Heart
CacaoPralineMyrrh
Base
OakVanillaStyrax
Top
BergamotCardamomOlibanum
Heart
CedarwoodJasmineStyraxRose
Base
PatchouliClearwoodVetiverMyrrhGurjan balsam
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Myrrh and Styrax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring17
Summer11
Fall97
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter67
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men30
Unisex57
Women14
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#61,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEbanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanicae Ebano opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and resinous olibanum before settling into a cozy, dark gourmand. Warm myrrh and bittersweet cacao dominate the heart, softened by a dusty praline note that keeps the composition from feeling overly sugary. As it warms on skin, sturdy oak wood and styrax resin fo…

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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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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, Ebano or Dote Silver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ebano is rated 4.00/5 from 80 votes; Dote Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ebano for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dote Silver for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ebano or Dote Silver?

Ebano lasts longest (Ebano 79/100, Dote Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ebano or Dote Silver?

Dote Silver projects furthest (Dote Silver 83/100, Ebano 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ebano and Dote Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Myrrh and Styrax.

Is Ebano or Dote Silver better for summer or winter?

Ebano suits evening wear; Dote Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ebano and Dote Silver?

Ebano has top notes of Olibanum, Pink Pepper and Red Fruits, heart notes of Cacao, Praline and Myrrh, a base of Oak, Vanilla and Styrax. 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.

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