Fragrance comparison

1963 vs Dagger Metal

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

1963

MAISON ASRAR

3.9728 votes

Rank #12,937 FloralCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Dagger Metal

Dina Cosmetics

3.805 votes

Rank #55,664 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

1963
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dagger Metal
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

19632/4

Dagger Metal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dagger Metal
Sillage & projection: Dagger Metal
Value for money: 1963
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1963

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1963MAISON ASRAR

Dagger MetalDina Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 63%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDagger Metal

SillageDagger Metal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value63

Category winner1963Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesOzonic notesLavender

Heart

CarnationFloral Notes

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

Citruses

Heart

LavenderCedar

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer45

Fall100

Winter95

Day79

Night100

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#55,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1963Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1963 by MAISON ASRAR opens with a crisp, ozonic citrus breeze before settling into a warm, spicy floral heart. This woody spicy fragrance for men and women balances freshness with a velvety sandalwood base. It provides a versatile choice for moderate weather, whether you are heading to a casual office setting or an ev…

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Dagger Metal by Dina Cosmetics opens with an energetic rush of freshly cut citrus fruit that feels crisp and revitalizing right out of the bottle. The sharp top quickly blends into a clean, soothing heart of aromatic lavender and pencil-shaving cedar, creating a classic barbershop feel that stays neat and orderly. In …

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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, 1963 or Dagger Metal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1963 is rated 3.97/5 from 28 votes; Dagger Metal is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose 1963 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dagger Metal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1963 or Dagger Metal?

Dagger Metal lasts longest (Dagger Metal 75/100, 1963 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1963 or Dagger Metal?

Dagger Metal projects furthest (Dagger Metal 69/100, 1963 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1963 and Dagger Metal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is 1963 or Dagger Metal better for summer or winter?

1963 suits evening wear; Dagger Metal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1963 and Dagger Metal?

1963 has top notes of Citruses, Ozonic notes and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation and Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Dagger Metal has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.