Fragrance comparison

Alexis vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alexis

Prudence Paris

3.676 votes

Rank #55,649 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,761 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexis takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alexis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alexis2/3

DNA for Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alexis
Sillage & projection: Alexis
Value for money: Not scored
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

AlexisPrudence Paris

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 6%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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAlexis

SillageAlexis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

rose53%

earthy42%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRosePink PepperPepperPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverMuskBenzoinCedarOakmoss

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Alexis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexis by Prudence Paris opens with a brisk, invigorating blast of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and juicy sweet orange. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus burst settles into a lively heart of pink pepper, spicy geranium, and earthy patchouli, giving the blend an energetic, barbershop-fresh bite. As the scen…

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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, Alexis or DNA for Men?

Alexis takes 2 of 3 categories. Alexis is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Alexis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexis or DNA for Men?

Alexis lasts longest (Alexis 80/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexis or DNA for Men?

Alexis projects furthest (Alexis 66/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexis and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Pepper and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Alexis and DNA for Men?

Alexis has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Pink Pepper and Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Benzoin and Cedar. 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.