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Marine vs Dodo Edition 2020

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

Updated 413 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Marine

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Dodo Edition 2020

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Marine4/7
Dodo Edition 20203/7
Ratings & consensus
Marine
Community sentiment
Marine
Longevity
Dodo Edition 2020
Sillage & projection
Dodo Edition 2020
Value for money
Marine
Versatility
Dodo Edition 2020
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Marine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MarineAXE
Dodo Edition 2020Zoologist Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%
2.95/ 5 · 267 votes
Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%
Category winnerMarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate

129 votes

21%Love
20%Like
14%Ok
22%Dislike
22%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerMarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate49
Category winners

LongevityDodo Edition 2020

SillageDodo Edition 2020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value36
Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
aldehydic61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
fruity77%
woody65%
sweet53%
green42%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesCaloneLemon VerbenaLemonPetitgrain
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumIrisClary Sage
Base
OakmossPatchouliCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top
RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom
Base
CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rosemary, Geranium and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex6
Women2
Men39
Unisex55
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,850

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#16,602

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerMarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marine by AXE is a sharp, aromatic fougere that leans into 1980s power trends. Built around calone and aldehydes, it delivers a high-energy aquatic opening followed by a sturdy base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an unapologetic choice for warm summer nights when you want something project-heavy that cuts through hum…

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Dodo Edition 2020 is a sharp, herbal fruit fougere with a divisive streak. It opens on black currant, bergamot, rosemary and pineapple, then turns greener, spicier and more animalic as cumin, lavender, oakmoss and woods settle in. On the right skin it can feel vivid, natural and memorably eccentric. For many wearers, …

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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, Marine or Dodo Edition 2020?

Marine takes 4 of 7 categories. Marine is rated 3.50/5 from 146 votes; Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Dodo Edition 2020?

Dodo Edition 2020 lasts longest (Dodo Edition 2020 71/100, Marine 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or Dodo Edition 2020?

Dodo Edition 2020 projects furthest (Dodo Edition 2020 57/100, Marine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marine and Dodo Edition 2020 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rosemary, Geranium and Clary Sage.

Is Marine or Dodo Edition 2020 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dodo Edition 2020 is the stronger pick. For winter, Marine is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Dodo Edition 2020?

Marine has top notes of Aldehydes, Calone, Lemon Verbena and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar and White Musk. Dodo Edition 2020 has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Cumin, Basil, Lavender and Geranium.

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