Fragrance comparison

Aquaman vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 362 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aquaman

Rochas

3.94342 votes

Rank #5,107 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #49,922 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquaman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aquaman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquaman4/5

Dan Dana1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquamanRochas

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerAquamanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

290 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAquaman

SillageAquaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

herbal70%

citrus60%

soft spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressEucalyptusGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderSageGeranium

Base

CedarCardamomAmber

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,107

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#49,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAquamanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquaman by Rochas, created by Jacques Cavallier, is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into aromatic and herbal territory. It features a sharp opening of cypress, eucalyptus, and grapefruit. The heart introduces sage and coriander, leading into a cedar and amber base. It is a masculine, Mediterranean-inspired scent de…

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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, Aquaman or Dan Dana?

Aquaman takes 4 of 5 categories. Aquaman is rated 3.94/5 from 342 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Aquaman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquaman or Dan Dana?

Aquaman lasts longest (Aquaman 68/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquaman or Dan Dana?

Aquaman projects furthest (Aquaman 61/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquaman and Dan Dana smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Grapefruit, Coriander and Geranium.

Is Aquaman or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquaman and Dan Dana?

Aquaman has top notes of Cypress, Eucalyptus and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander, Sage and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Cardamom and Amber. 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.