Evolution High Level vs Dote Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Evolution High LevelChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dote RedChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Evolution High Level2/4
Dote Red2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Evolution High Level
- Sillage & projection
- Dote Red
- Value for money
- Evolution High Level
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dote Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Evolution High LevelSergio NeroDote RedMAIOSWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEvolution High Level
SillageDote Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEvolution High LevelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
woody74%
sweet65%
herbal56%
floral100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronTangerine
Heart
ImmortelleVioletOsmanthus
Base
OudSandalwoodMusk
Top
Orange OilPineappleSaffronMelonLemon
Heart
FrangipaniOsmanthusJasmineFreesiaLilac
Base
SandalwoodVanillaOakmossPralineAmberMuskOud
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Osmanthus, Oud and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer100
Fall33
Winter67
Day100
Night67
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#65,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDote RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEvolution High Level by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy scent that balances the sharpness of saffron with the dry, golden warmth of immortelle. It leans into a sturdy base of oud and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for men who prefer an assertive, dry fragrance. Best for daily office wear when you want something …
Reviews →Dote Red by MAIOS is an energetic floral fruity gourmand that balances bright citrus with a rich, resinous base. Opening with a blast of pineapple, lemon, and saffron, it quickly settles into a heart of frangipani and osmanthus. This unisex scent performs well in warm, sunny weather, offering a playful yet grounded pr…
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, Evolution High Level or Dote Red?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Evolution High Level is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Dote Red is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Evolution High Level for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dote Red for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Evolution High Level or Dote Red?
Evolution High Level lasts longest (Evolution High Level 70/100, Dote Red 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Evolution High Level or Dote Red?
Dote Red projects furthest (Dote Red 88/100, Evolution High Level 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Evolution High Level and Dote Red smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Osmanthus, Oud and Sandalwood.
Is Evolution High Level or Dote Red better for summer or winter?
Evolution High Level suits day or night wear; Dote Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Evolution High Level and Dote Red?
Evolution High Level has top notes of Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Musk. Dote Red has top notes of Orange Oil, Pineapple, Saffron and Melon, heart notes of Frangipani, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Praline.
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