The Dandy vs Dote Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
The DandyChoose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dote SilverChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Dandy2/4
Dote Silver2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Dandy
- Sillage & projection
- Dote Silver
- Value for money
- Dote Silver
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Dandy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The DandyPenhaligon'sDote SilverMAIOSWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 826 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
30%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
651 votes
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Dandy
SillageDote Silver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDote SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
whiskey83%
patchouli65%
warm spicy48%
fruity30%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryCitronBergamot
Heart
OakWhiskeyCedarwood
Base
PatchouliClearwood
Top
BergamotCardamomOlibanum
Heart
CedarwoodJasmineStyraxRose
Base
PatchouliClearwoodVetiverMyrrhGurjan balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Clearwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter67
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,382
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews143
Overall rank#61,223
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe DandyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Dandy opens with a brisk citrus lift and a tart raspberry touch before settling into boozy woods, oak, and patchouli. On skin it usually reads smooth, dry, and slightly warm rather than loud. This is a whiskey-led woody scent with a clear masculine tilt, though still wearable across genders. It suits cooler weathe…
Reviews →Dote Silver by MAIOS blends spicy cardamom and bright bergamot into a resinous, woody composition. This unisex scent centers on clearwood and cedarwood, making it a versatile choice for professional environments. It offers a grounded, modern profile that fits well in temperate weather, providing a steady presence thro…
Reviews →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, The Dandy or Dote Silver?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Dandy is rated 3.89/5 from 826 votes; Dote Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose The Dandy for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dote Silver for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Dandy or Dote Silver?
The Dandy lasts longest (The Dandy 68/100, Dote Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Dandy or Dote Silver?
Dote Silver projects furthest (Dote Silver 83/100, The Dandy 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Dandy and Dote Silver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Clearwood.
Is The Dandy or Dote Silver better for summer or winter?
Dote Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Dandy and Dote Silver?
The Dandy has top notes of Raspberry, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, Whiskey and Cedarwood, a base of Patchouli and Clearwood. Dote Silver has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine, Styrax and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Clearwood, Vetiver and Myrrh.
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