Fragrance comparison

Selection vs Dolce di Giorno

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 743 ratings analysed

4 wins

Selection

Jacques Battini

4.0282 votes

Rank #6,115 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,816 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selection takes 4 of 7 categories.

Selection
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Selection4/7

Dolce di Giorno3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dolce di Giorno
Community sentiment: Selection
Longevity: Selection
Sillage & projection: Selection
Value for money: Selection
Versatility: Dolce di Giorno
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dolce di Giorno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SelectionJacques Battini

Dolce di GiornoBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%

4.07/ 5 · 661 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDolce di GiornoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerSelectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySelection

SillageSelection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSelectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

rose77%

cinnamon69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

cinnamon60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonGrapefruitBergamotGeranium

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

Top

CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme

Base

CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDolce di GiornoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#1,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerDolce di GiornoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selection by Jacques Battini opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by woody base notes. It is a warm, spicy fragrance that excels during cold winter days. The dry-down highlights patchouli and vanilla, creating a comforting scent profile suited for evening wear or casual office settings where you…

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Dolce di Giorno opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot wrapped in cinnamon and pepper, then settles into a darker mix of plum, thyme, cardamom and dry woods. It wears warm, spicy and woody rather than sweet. This is a polished unisex scent with a niche feel, best for cooler weather and evenings. If you enjoy aromat…

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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, Selection or Dolce di Giorno?

Selection takes 4 of 7 categories. Selection is rated 4.02/5 from 82 votes; Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes. Choose Selection for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Selection or Dolce di Giorno?

Selection lasts longest (Selection 83/100, Dolce di Giorno 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selection or Dolce di Giorno?

Projection is very close: Selection 72/100, Dolce di Giorno 70/100 for sillage.

Do Selection and Dolce di Giorno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Selection or Dolce di Giorno better for summer or winter?

For summer, Selection is the stronger pick. For winter, Selection is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selection and Dolce di Giorno?

Selection has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. Dolce di Giorno has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Plum, Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Thyme, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.