Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amethyst

Prisma Parfums

4.6481 votes

Rank #5,073 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #39,154 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amethyst4/5

DNA for Men1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystPrisma Parfums

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerAmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

15%Like

1%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

amber65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

StrawberryLavenderPearBergamotSugarLimetta

Heart3 to 5 hours

CedarPinePepperIncenseTonkaJasmineMagnoliaRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Cedar and Pepper. Durations are only published for Amethyst, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall94

Winter92

Day100

Night96

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex70

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,073

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#39,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst by Prisma Parfums is a sweet, woody fragrance that pairs bright fruit with aromatic forest greenery. It opens with an unmistakable rush of strawberry, pear, bergamot, and spun sugar, freshened by a brisk touch of lavender. As the initial sweetness settles, the composition reveals a crisp heart of pine needles…

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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, Amethyst or DNA for Men?

Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.64/5 from 81 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Amethyst for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or DNA for Men?

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

Which projects more, Amethyst or DNA for Men?

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

Do Amethyst and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Cedar and Pepper.

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

Amethyst suits day or night wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and DNA for Men?

Amethyst has top notes of Strawberry, Lavender, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Pine, Pepper and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Vetiver. 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.