Apollo vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apollo takes 4 of 5 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apollo4/5
Dan Dana1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Apollo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dan Dana
- Sillage & projection
- Apollo
- Value for money
- Apollo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXEDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerApolloRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 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
Category winners
LongevityDan Dana
SillageApollo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApolloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer100
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,632
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#49,922
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Apollo or Dan Dana?
Apollo takes 4 of 5 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Dan Dana?
Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Dan Dana?
Projection is very close: Apollo 52/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.
Do Apollo and Dan Dana smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Amber.
Is Apollo or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Dan Dana?
Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. 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.
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