Fragrance comparison

Paithani vs Dojou For Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 326 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paithani

Penhaligon's

3.90205 votes

Rank #5,066 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Dojou For Him

Annayake

3.98121 votes

Rank #7,456 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paithani takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paithani
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Dojou For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paithani4/7

Dojou For Him3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dojou For Him
Community sentiment: Paithani
Longevity: Paithani
Sillage & projection: Paithani
Value for money: Dojou For Him
Versatility: Dojou For Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paithani

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PaithaniPenhaligon's

Dojou For HimAnnayake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerDojou For HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

150 votes

41%Love

32%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerPaithaniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPaithani

SillagePaithani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value67

Category winnerDojou For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

leather92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

earthy30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

MilkRoseMate

Base

LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar

Top

SpicesBlack PepperCitruses

Heart

NutmegCardamomMate

Base

VetiverCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Mate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall87

Winter53

Day100

Night38

Category winnerDojou For HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex57

Women20

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,066

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#7,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…

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Dojou For Him is a fresh spicy, green and woody Annayake with a clear black pepper bite. It opens brisk and aromatic, then moves through nutmeg, cardamom and mate before settling into vetiver, cedar and amber. Reviews suggest it is distinctive rather than universally easy. Fans enjoy its herbal freshness and mate-veti…

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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, Paithani or Dojou For Him?

Paithani takes 4 of 7 categories. Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes; Dojou For Him is rated 3.98/5 from 121 votes. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Dojou For Him for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paithani or Dojou For Him?

Paithani lasts longest (Paithani 76/100, Dojou For Him 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paithani or Dojou For Him?

Paithani projects furthest (Paithani 70/100, Dojou For Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paithani and Dojou For Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Mate.

Is Paithani or Dojou For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dojou For Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Paithani is the stronger pick. Dojou For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paithani and Dojou For Him?

Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar. Dojou For Him has top notes of Spices, Black Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Mate, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Amber.