Fragrance comparison

1020 vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

1020

Bombay Perfumery

3.676 votes

Rank #65,469 AromaticWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,945 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1020
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

10202/4

DNA for Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1020
Sillage & projection: 1020
Value for money: DNA for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DNA for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1020Bombay Perfumery

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity1020

Sillage1020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPepperLemonBergamotRed BerriesMint

Heart

Elemi resinCyclamenJasminePalmarosa

Base

VetiverLabdanumCedarPatchouliMyrhhMusk

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGinger, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1020 opens with a brisk mix of ginger, pepper, mint and citrus, then settles into a dry woody heart with resinous warmth underneath. It reads aromatic, spicy and earthy rather than sweet. This is likely to suit someone who likes textured woods, vetiver and patchouli with a sharper edge. The profile looks most at home …

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Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1020 or DNA for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1020 is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose 1020 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1020 or DNA for Men?

1020 lasts longest (1020 100/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1020 or DNA for Men?

1020 projects furthest (1020 83/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1020 and DNA for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is 1020 or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

1020 suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1020 and DNA for Men?

1020 has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Elemi resin, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Palmarosa, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Cedar and Patchouli. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.