Fragrance comparison

UD IKAT vs Dolce Q.B.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

3 wins

UD IKAT

UERMI · 2021

3.4010 votes

Rank #63,154 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Dolce Q.B.

Adjiumi

3.56125 votes

Rank #18,652 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

UD IKAT takes 3 of 5 categories.

UD IKAT
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dolce Q.B.
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

UD IKAT3/5

Dolce Q.B.2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dolce Q.B.
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: UD IKAT
Sillage & projection: UD IKAT
Value for money: UD IKAT
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dolce Q.B.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UD IKATUERMI

Dolce Q.B.Adjiumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

3.56/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerDolce Q.B.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

30%Love

19%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

15%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityUD IKAT

SillageUD IKAT

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value33

Category winnerUD IKATBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotelemiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverTurkish Rose

Base8-11 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbrocenideIndian OudGurjan balsamMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodCedarAmyris

Top

StrawberryBlack CurrantCinnamonPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaVanillaVanilla BeanBirch TarLeatherGurjan balsamMuskCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam. Durations are only published for UD IKAT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring46

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 17%

Men12

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,154

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,652

PerfumerArturetto Landi, Cristian Cavagna

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDolce Q.B.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI UD IKAT pairs authentic Indian oud with creamy Madagascar vanilla and resinous woods. The first spray releases a zesty kick of bergamot and crackling pink pepper, tempered quickly by citrusy elemi resin. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears away, revealing earthy Indonesian patchoul…

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Dolce Q.B. by Adjiumi is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Dolce Q.B. was launched in 2020. Dolce Q.B. was created by Arturetto Landi and Cristian Cavagna. Top notes are Strawberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris and Jasmine; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla, Vanilla Bea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, UD IKAT or Dolce Q.B.?

UD IKAT takes 3 of 5 categories. UD IKAT is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; Dolce Q.B. is rated 3.56/5 from 125 votes. Choose UD IKAT for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dolce Q.B. for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, UD IKAT or Dolce Q.B.?

UD IKAT lasts longest (UD IKAT 83/100, Dolce Q.B. 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, UD IKAT or Dolce Q.B.?

UD IKAT projects furthest (UD IKAT 69/100, Dolce Q.B. 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do UD IKAT and Dolce Q.B. smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam.

Is UD IKAT or Dolce Q.B. better for summer or winter?

UD IKAT suits evening wear; Dolce Q.B. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in UD IKAT and Dolce Q.B.?

UD IKAT has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambrocenide, Indian Oud and Gurjan balsam. Dolce Q.B. has top notes of Strawberry, Black Currant, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla, Vanilla Bean and Birch Tar.