Eau de Parfum2012
Dot

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Marc Jacobs  ·  Sold as feminine

Dot

The afternoon when you step outside after a quick nap, greeted by the scent of ripe fruit and warm sun on your skin.

3.653,725 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
fruitywhite floraltropicalsweetfreshcoconut
DotMid-range · $40–100
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate15% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak14%
Weak25%
Moderate45%
Long lasting11%
Eternal5%
SillageIntimate17% say strong or enormous
Intimate42%
Moderate41%
Strong11%
Enormous6%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex3%
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Feminine97%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Dot by Marc Jacobs was launched in 2012 and crafted by perfumers Ann Gottlieb and Annie Buzantian. This fragrance is a vibrant blend of fruity and white floral notes that evoke the essence of tropical sunsets. The top notes of red berries and pitahaya create an immediate burst of freshness, while honeysuckle adds a subtle sweetness. As it develops, coconut and jasmine bring a warm, creamy texture to the composition, anchored by driftwood and musk for a grounding finish.

How to wear it

Dot is best applied to pulse points for maximum warmth and longevity. The fruity top notes are fleeting but impactful, so layering it with the base notes can ensure a continuous, comforting aroma throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Dot, Marc Jacobs

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03 · The nose

Ann Gottlieb

The mind behind every Calvin Klein fragrance

Ann Gottlieb is a fragrance developer with more than fifty years in the cosmetic industry, beginning her career at Revlon before spending six and a half years at Estée Lauder, where she learned the art, science, and business of fragrance under Estée Lauder's personal tutelage.

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Co-created with Annie Buzantian

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.65/ 5 · 3,725 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 21%, disliked or hated by 24%.

Love21%
Like48%
OK7%
Dislike23%
Hate1%
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