Fragrance comparison

île noire vs Dote White

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

île noire

Manuel Mathieu

4.673 votes

Rank #53,500 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Dote White

MAIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #53,625 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

île noire takes 2 of 4 categories.

île noire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dote White
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

île noire2/4

Dote White1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

île noireManuel Mathieu

Dote WhiteMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevityîle noire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDote WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

citrus44%

amber30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisJasmineTobacco

Base6-10 hrs

Haitian VetiverOakFrankincense

Top

Black PepperFrankincensePink PepperSaffron

Heart

LavenderCinnamonTobaccoRose

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumoak mossLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Haitian Vetiver and Frankincense. Durations are only published for île noire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,500

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerîle noireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Île Noire by Manuel Mathieu opens with an energetic snap of bitter grapefruit, grated ginger, and sparkling bergamot before plunging into deep, mineral woods. The opening is sharp. For the first two minutes, a burst of citrus solvent lifts off the skin before real warmth arrives. Soon, salty ambergris and subtle tobac…

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Dote White by MAIOS is an intricate unisex scent that leads with sharp black pepper and cooling frankincense. As it settles, it shifts into a rich heart of tobacco and cinnamon before grounding itself in earthy Haitian vetiver and leather. It offers a sophisticated, woody profile that performs best in cooler weather, …

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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, île noire or Dote White?

île noire takes 2 of 4 categories. île noire is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Dote White is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose île noire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dote White for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, île noire or Dote White?

île noire lasts longest (île noire 90/100, Dote White 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, île noire or Dote White?

Projection is very close: île noire 75/100, Dote White 75/100 for sillage.

Do île noire and Dote White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Haitian Vetiver and Frankincense.

Is île noire or Dote White better for summer or winter?

île noire suits day or night wear; Dote White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in île noire and Dote White?

île noire has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Oak and Frankincense. Dote White has top notes of Black Pepper, Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedarwood.