Fragrance comparison

Lovely Problem vs Dote White

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Lovely Problem

Space Fluid

3.205 votes

Rank #61,911 FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dote White

MAIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #57,698 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dote White takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lovely Problem
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dote White
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lovely Problem1/4

Dote White3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lovely ProblemSpace Fluid

Dote WhiteMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLovely Problem

SillageDote White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDote WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral88%

white floral77%

sweet65%

musky53%

aquatic42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White LotusYlang YlangBlue LotusJasmineCedarwoodAmbretteFrangipaniArtichokeCinnamonDaisyFrankincenseCocoa

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black PepperFrankincensePink PepperSaffron

Heart

LavenderCinnamonTobaccoRose

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumoak mossLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Cinnamon and Frankincense. Durations are only published for Lovely Problem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,911

PerfumerMarkéta Maf

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#57,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDote WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovely Problem by Space Fluid opens with an eccentric clash of watery blue lotus, savory green artichoke, and a surprisingly sharp puff of frankincense smoke. As the curious top settles on warm skin, lush yellow florals take over, led by sweet ylang ylang and creamy frangipani blossoms. The dry-down turns deeply comfo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lovely Problem or Dote White?

Dote White takes 3 of 4 categories. Lovely Problem is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Dote White is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lovely Problem for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dote White for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovely Problem or Dote White?

Lovely Problem lasts longest (Lovely Problem 73/100, Dote White 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovely Problem or Dote White?

Dote White projects furthest (Dote White 75/100, Lovely Problem 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovely Problem and Dote White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Cinnamon and Frankincense.

Is Lovely Problem or Dote White better for summer or winter?

Lovely Problem suits evening wear; Dote White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovely Problem and Dote White?

Lovely Problem features White Lotus, Ylang Ylang, Blue Lotus, Jasmine and Cedarwood. 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.