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In today’s review, we have an entry from Marc Jacob’s line of women’s perfumes, Dot EDP. This one was released back in 2012 and quickly became a popular fragrance and well-known for its lady bug shaped bottle. In this post, I’m going to explore it ingredients, how it smells, develops, when it can be worn, and if it is actually worth trying out.
What does Dot by Marc Jacobs Smell Like?
Notes include: jasmine, red berries, honeysuckle, coconut, musk, orange blossom, dragon fruit, vanilla, driftwood
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My Full Wear Review
Before I get into my review of Dot, let’s see what Marc Jacobs has to say about it: Chic and charming, a lush floral bouquet of beautiful jasmine and juicy red berries.
Dot opens with a blast of the juicy red berries and the tropical sensation of dragon fruit. There is also the coconut water, which isn’t too heavy, but it is definitely present throughout the wear. Dot is much more fruity than it is floral and the berries are the main attraction here.
As it moves along, I do start to get the floral bouquet in a more pronounced aroma. It never takes over the fruits but I get jasmine, honeysuckle, and orange blossom in descending order of strength. It’s all very light, pretty, and low key.
These florals are joined by just a hint of vanilla which brings a sweet creaminess to the composition. It’s not super noticeable all of the time, as it kind of blends with the coconut.
Finally, during the dry down, a bit of musk and a woody undertone help Dot to have more substance and a solid foundation. It is ultimately a fresh fragrance with red berries, jasmine, dragon fruit, woody, and hints of coconut/vanilla sweetness. Clean, juicy, with a tropical vibe.
Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility
Projection wise, the sillage of Dot isn’t very strong. This is a very light perfume that is going to hang close to the skin, throughout the wear.
It isn’t weak or a super under performer, as the scent will get about 6-7 hours of solid staying power. For an EDP, that’s not amazing, but it’s usually good enough for most purposes.
Seasonally, it feels more spring/summer, but is kind of a year round perfume. It’s not going to be horrible in any particular climate, which gives it a bit more versatility versus other fragrances.
It is good for casual or office wear or other functions. It’s not really sexy, just pretty and pleasant. Since it is not really ‘loud’, it isn’t going to overpower or choke out a room. It smells youthful, but not like a teenager’s scent, it just doesn’t give off that ‘mature’ vibe.
Overall Impressions of Dot
Overall, do I like Dot by Marc Jacobs? Yes, I think that it is a very nice smelling perfume. It isn’t a bomb, by any means, but it gives a solid performance and has an interesting aroma.
The red berries and dragon fruit pair, really sets it apart from so many of the other fruity scents out there. Then the added layer of a floral bouquet, gives the perfume an added depth. It’s versatile and a really good choice for an everyday wear.
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