Marc Jacobs 2012 EDP

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Dot

by Ann Gottlieb , Annie Buzantian

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Marc Jacobs Dot is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Ann Gottlieb and Annie Buzantian. Dot opens with Pitahaya, Red Fruits, and Honeysuckle, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Driftwood, Musk, and Vanilla. Marc Jacobs's Dot carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a divisive little thing; people either love its youthful, fruity floral charm or dismiss it as generic and fleeting. It's a sweet, clean, inoffensive vibe for those who want a light, easy reach, but don't expect anything groundbreaking.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Youthful
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Dot Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Fruits38%
Pitahaya36%
Honeysuckle26%
Heartas listed
Coconut35%
Jasmine33%
Orange Blossom32%
Baseas listed
Driftwood37%
Musk33%
Vanilla30%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile, coupled with often-reported moderate to low longevity and sillage, makes it ideal for office, casual, and even gym wear. It's not assertive enough for formal events or a truly impactful date night scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine kicking off with a burst of sweet red berries and exotic pitahaya, softened by a whisper of honeysuckle. Then, a creamy, white floral heart unfolds, where jasmine and orange blossom mingle with a hint of coconut, creating a subtly tropical essence. The dry down settles into a soft, musky base with a gentle warmth of vanilla and a touch of driftwood, bringing a clean, almost 'shampoo-like' freshness.

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