Fragrance comparison

Allure Homme vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 6,877 ratings analysed

3 wins

Allure Homme

Chanel

4.326,853 votes

Rank #26,076 CitrusVanilla

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48%scent match

Some overlap

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #37,949 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Allure Homme
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Allure Homme3/5

DNA for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Allure Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Allure Homme
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: DNA for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Allure Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Allure HommeChanel

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 6,853 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerAllure HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,853 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAllure Homme

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonPeachGingerMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperCedarPatchouliVetiverJasmineBrazilian RosewoodRoseGardenia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCoconutAmberBenzoinMuskLeather

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Allure Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day100

Night64

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,076

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAllure HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure Homme is a warm, balanced daily fragrance that bridges bright citrus freshness with rich woods and gentle sweetness. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange backed by spicy ginger and soft lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a heart of cedarwood…

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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, Allure Homme or DNA for Men?

Allure Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Allure Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 6,853 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Allure Homme for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Allure Homme or DNA for Men?

Allure Homme lasts longest (Allure Homme 66/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure Homme or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Allure Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure Homme and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Allure Homme or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Allure Homme and DNA for Men?

Allure Homme has top notes of Lemon, Peach, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Coconut. 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.