Fragrance comparison

El Capitán Extreme vs Dote Black

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

El Capitán Extreme

Gulf Orchid

2.502 votes

Rank #61,737 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dote Black

MAIOS

4.605 votes

Rank #41,215 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dote Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

El Capitán Extreme
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dote Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

El Capitán Extreme0/4

Dote Black4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El Capitán ExtremeGulf Orchid

Dote BlackMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityDote Black

SillageDote Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value94

Category winnerDote BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderLemon ZestBergamotMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliVanillaAmberCedarwood

Top

Orange OilBergamot

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageCinnamonJasmine

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaVetiverAmberMuskOud

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Durations are only published for El Capitán Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#41,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDote BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

El Capitán Extreme by Gulf Orchid delivers an easygoing twist on sweet aromatic perfumery. The scent starts with a brisk splash of lemon zest, chilled garden mint, and clean French lavender before shifting into warm cinnamon spice. As it warms up on skin, creamy vanilla and earthy patchouli emerge alongside soft cedar…

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Dote Black by MAIOS is an oriental woody fragrance that balances bright citrus against a dense, resinous base. Launched in 2023, it relies on a sharp opening of bergamot and orange oil, transitioning into a spicy heart of cinnamon and tonka bean. It suits individuals who enjoy heavy, warm scents for autumn evenings an…

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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, El Capitán Extreme or Dote Black?

Dote Black takes 4 of 4 categories. El Capitán Extreme is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Dote Black is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose El Capitán Extreme for a lavender and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dote Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, El Capitán Extreme or Dote Black?

Dote Black lasts longest (Dote Black 80/100, El Capitán Extreme 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Capitán Extreme or Dote Black?

Dote Black projects furthest (Dote Black 94/100, El Capitán Extreme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Capitán Extreme and Dote Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is El Capitán Extreme or Dote Black better for summer or winter?

El Capitán Extreme suits daytime wear; Dote Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Capitán Extreme and Dote Black?

El Capitán Extreme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon Zest, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Cedarwood. Dote Black has top notes of Orange Oil and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.