Fragrance comparison

Bacon Gold vs Dangerous Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bacon Gold

Bacon

2.9213 votes

Rank #22,938 BaconFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Dangerous Man

Bruno Banani

3.38140 votes

Rank #17,850 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bacon Gold
Choose it for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Dangerous Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bacon Gold3/5

Dangerous Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon GoldBacon

Dangerous ManBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 86%

3.38/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 34%Had 53%Want 13%

Category winnerDangerous ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

11%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBacon Gold

SillageBacon Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value76

Category winnerBacon GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

fresh spicy83%

savory65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

woody44%

marine30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconPink PepperPepperMandarin OrangeNutmegBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Amalfi LemonSea waterOrangeKumquatMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

PepperCloveNutmeg

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall78

Winter37

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#17,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerDangerous ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Gold by Bacon, launched in 2010, is a bold aromatic unisex fragrance centered on an unmistakable, salty bacon accord. It combines savory meat notes with bright bursts of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper. Designed for those who prefer unconventional scents, it wears best during casual daytime outings in moderate …

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Dangerous Man by Bruno Banani is a fresh citrus and warm spicy fragrance designed for younger men. It kicks off with citrus fruits like mandarin and kumquat before settling into a warm clove and cedarwood finish. It suits casual daily wear during mild spring afternoons.

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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, Bacon Gold or Dangerous Man?

Bacon Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Bacon Gold is rated 2.92/5 from 13 votes; Dangerous Man is rated 3.38/5 from 140 votes. Choose Bacon Gold for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Dangerous Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Gold or Dangerous Man?

Bacon Gold lasts longest (Bacon Gold 80/100, Dangerous Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Gold or Dangerous Man?

Bacon Gold projects furthest (Bacon Gold 81/100, Dangerous Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Gold and Dangerous Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Bergamot.

Is Bacon Gold or Dangerous Man better for summer or winter?

Bacon Gold suits day or night wear; Dangerous Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Gold and Dangerous Man?

Bacon Gold features Bacon, Pink Pepper, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Dangerous Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Sea water, Orange and Kumquat, heart notes of Pepper, Clove and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.