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107 vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 55 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

107 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • 107

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • DNA for Men

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

1074/5
DNA for Men1/5
Ratings & consensus
107
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
107
Sillage & projection
107
Value for money
DNA for Men
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
107

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
107ScentBar
DNA for MenBijan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 67%
3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
Category winner107Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
48%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

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
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

Longevity107

Sillage107

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
sweet100%
almond92%
soft spicy84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
anis61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bitter AlmondAniseCarawayGreen NotesLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
LicoriceBlack locustJasmine SambacMagnoliaStrawberry
Base
AmbergrisPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodOakmoss
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon
Heart
JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium
Base
AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesCaraway, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Spring33
Summer8
Fall83
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex0
Women75
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,051

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner107Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

107 by ScentBar presents a woody, unisex profile centered on bitter almond and anise. Its opening is sharp and nutty, settling into a heart of licorice and black locust. The base rests on ambergris and palisander rosewood, creating a modern, accessible woodsy scent. It performs best in casual, everyday settings where …

Reviews →

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, 107 or DNA for Men?

107 takes 4 of 5 categories. 107 is rated 4.00/5 from 31 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose 107 for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 107 or DNA for Men?

107 lasts longest (107 64/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 107 or DNA for Men?

107 projects furthest (107 72/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 107 and DNA for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Caraway, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is 107 or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 107 and DNA for Men?

107 has top notes of Bitter Almond, Anise, Caraway and Green Notes, heart notes of Licorice, Black locust, Jasmine Sambac and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Palisander Rosewood, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.

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