Fragrance comparison

56 Ambra Marina vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

56 Ambra Marina

Salentum I Profumi

4.205 votes

Rank #49,486 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,316 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

56 Ambra Marina
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

56 Ambra Marina1/4

DNA for Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 56 Ambra Marina
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
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

56 Ambra MarinaSalentum I Profumi

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 25%

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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity56 Ambra Marina

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

musky83%

powdery74%

amber65%

animalic56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineGardenia

Heart

White MuskGeranium

Base

CedarAmber

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Gardenia, Geranium and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

56 Ambra Marina by Salentum I Profumi delivers a refreshing blast of coastal Italian air built around bright white petals and sun-warmed woods. The initial spray highlights gardenia and jasmine, giving off the feeling of walking past blooming seaside gardens on a sunny morning. As the floral sharpness settles, a clean…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 56 Ambra Marina or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. 56 Ambra Marina is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose 56 Ambra Marina for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 56 Ambra Marina or DNA for Men?

56 Ambra Marina lasts longest (56 Ambra Marina 64/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 56 Ambra Marina or DNA for Men?

Projection is very close: DNA for Men 61/100, 56 Ambra Marina 60/100 for sillage.

Do 56 Ambra Marina and DNA for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Gardenia, Geranium and Cedar.

Is 56 Ambra Marina or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

56 Ambra Marina suits evening wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 56 Ambra Marina and DNA for Men?

56 Ambra Marina has top notes of Jasmine and Gardenia, heart notes of White Musk and Geranium, a base of Cedar and Amber. 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.