Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Oud vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amethyst Oud

Korres

4.1833 votes

Rank #29,500 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #50,411 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amethyst Oud
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amethyst Oud3/5

Dan Dana2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amethyst OudKorres

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerAmethyst OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageAmethyst Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex31

Women15

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmethyst OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst Oud by Korres is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that anchors zesty grapefruit and mandarin with a grounding, resinous oud base. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct contrast between bright, top-heavy citrus notes and a darker, earthier dry-down. This fragrance works best for daytime wear in moderate spri…

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Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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 Oud or Dan Dana?

Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Amethyst Oud is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Amethyst Oud for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Oud or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Amethyst Oud 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Oud or Dan Dana?

Amethyst Oud projects furthest (Amethyst Oud 60/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Oud and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Grapefruit, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Amethyst Oud or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Amethyst Oud suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Oud and Dan Dana?

Amethyst Oud has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.