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Dolce&Gabbana By vs Max Mara

Dolce&Gabbana By and Max Mara compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

ByDolce&Gabbana19994.2★
78% alikevs
Max MaraMax Mara20044.1★

The difference in plain words

By and Max Mara have a fair amount in common; both have Lily, Orchid and Musk. By leans more woody, while Max Mara leans sweet. By is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingBy
Stronger projectionBy
Better perceived valueBy
More of a night scentBy

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● By ● Max Mara
CitrusFresh SpicyFloralPowderyMuskyWhite FloralSweetWoody
Both share: Lily · Orchid · Musk · Ginger
Only in By: Lavender · Bergamot · Cyclamen · Tangerine · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Cedar · Violet · Coffee +1
Only in Max Mara: Citruses · Magnolia · Sugar Cane

Community votes

By ← · → Max Mara
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
By +69
69
0
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
By +61
61
0
Price valueBy +47
47
0
Night-nessBy +33
65
32
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine