Fragrance comparison

1881 Amber pour Homme vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

1881 Amber pour Homme

Cerruti

4.11142 votes

Rank #9,253 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,147 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

1881 Amber pour Homme
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Amber pour Homme2/5

Dan Dana2/5

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Amber pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Dan Dana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Amber pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Amber pour HommeCerruti

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winner1881 Amber pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

142 votes

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

green84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedarMuskVetiver

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lavender, Amber and Cedar. Durations are only published for 1881 Amber pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer38

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 7%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,253

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#45,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1881 Amber pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Amber pour Homme takes the familiar resinous warmth of amber and turns it sideways. It smells green, fresh, and surprisingly airy. The initial burst hits with sharp violet leaf and crushed garden stems before settling into clean lavender and muted rose petals. It never feels sticky. You do not get the hea…

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Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Amber pour Homme or Dan Dana?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. 1881 Amber pour Homme is rated 4.11/5 from 142 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose 1881 Amber pour Homme for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Amber pour Homme or Dan Dana?

They last about the same: Dan Dana 62/100, 1881 Amber pour Homme 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Amber pour Homme or Dan Dana?

Projection is very close: 1881 Amber pour Homme 50/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Amber pour Homme and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lavender, Amber and Cedar.

Is 1881 Amber pour Homme or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

1881 Amber pour Homme suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Amber pour Homme and Dan Dana?

1881 Amber pour Homme has top notes of Green Notes and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.