Fragrance comparison

Ascension vs DNWR

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Ascension

Siren Song Elixirs

4.754 votes

Rank #42,553 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

DNWR

Zara

3.4630 votes

Rank #25,983 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNWR takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ascension
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
DNWR
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ascension0/4

DNWR4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AscensionSiren Song Elixirs

DNWRZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

3.46/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

26%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDNWR

SillageDNWR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value69

Category winnerDNWRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

lavender48%

woody30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperBergamotLavenderRosemaryIncenseBrandyAmberSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotLavenderRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring92

Summer100

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDNWRHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ascension opens as a spiced, aromatic amber with a clear hit of brandy, black pepper, bergamot, rosemary, and lavender. It reads warm and herbal rather than sugary, with incense and amber giving the scent a darker, lightly smoky base. It may suit shoppers who want a compact boozy spice fragrance that stays close to th…

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Zara DNWR introduces a sharp herbal freshness that feels casual, clean, and modern. Rosemary and clean lavender lead the scent, making it a reliable option for warm morning runs or running weekend errands in a basic tee and jeans. The base settles into quiet woods, keeping the blend straightforward and easy to wear th…

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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, Ascension or DNWR?

DNWR takes 4 of 4 categories. Ascension is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; DNWR is rated 3.46/5 from 30 votes. Choose Ascension for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose DNWR for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ascension or DNWR?

DNWR lasts longest (DNWR 67/100, Ascension 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ascension or DNWR?

DNWR projects furthest (DNWR 60/100, Ascension 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ascension and DNWR smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.