Fragrance comparison

Hotis vs DVD

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

1 wins

Hotis

Once

3.8077 votes

Rank #14,358 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

DVD

Chris Adams

4.002 votes

Rank #60,937 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hotis takes 1 of 1 categories.

Hotis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DVD
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Hotis1/1

DVD0/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hotis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HotisOnce

DVDChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesPink PepperMate

Heart

RoseTeaClovesNeroli

Base

CedarTobaccoAmberLabdanumSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonTeaPink PepperCardamomCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderJuniperClovesRoseJasmineNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Rose, Tea and Cloves. Durations are only published for DVD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall78

Winter28

Day100

Night59

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,358

PerfumerSoizic Beaucourt

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#60,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHotisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hotis by Once is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright juniper berries and pink pepper before revealing a heart of tea, mate, and rose. This versatile composition settles into a grounding base of cedar and tobacco, making it a compelling choice for crisp spring mornings and relaxed o…

Reviews →

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…

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, Hotis or DVD?

Hotis takes 1 of 1 categories. Hotis is rated 3.80/5 from 77 votes; DVD is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hotis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DVD for a aromatic and woody character.

Do Hotis and DVD smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Rose, Tea and Cloves.

Is Hotis or DVD better for summer or winter?

Hotis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hotis and DVD?

Hotis has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Mate, heart notes of Rose, Tea, Cloves and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Tobacco, Amber and Labdanum. 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.