Fragrance comparison

Bang Bang vs Superdry Dry Oil

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 463 ratings analysed

Bang Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.90436 votes

Rank #5,249 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Superdry Dry Oil

Superdry

4.2227 votes

Rank #11,705 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Superdry Dry Oil takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bang Bang
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Superdry Dry Oil
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bang Bang1/7

Superdry Dry Oil6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bang BangMarc Jacobs

Superdry Dry OilSuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

4.22/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 62%

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

52%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuperdry Dry Oil

SillageSuperdry Dry Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

musky50%

iris100%

powdery92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomWatercressAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

CardamomCypressPetitgrainNeroliAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IrisLavenderRoseAmber

Base

VanilleMuskPatchouliCoumarinVirginia CedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Musk. Durations are only published for Bang Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day100

Night37

Spring33

Summer7

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night67

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex8

Women5

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,249

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#11,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerBang BangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang Bang delivers a crisp, energizing spin on masculine woods that feels easy to wear from the very first spray. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, green watercress, and cool cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into a smooth core of creamy sandalwood and clean cashmer…

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Superdry Dry Oil by Superdry is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Superdry Dry Oil was launched in 2011. Top notes are Cardamom, Cypress, Petitgrain, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Lavender, Rose and Amber; base notes are Vanille, Musk, Patchouli, Coumarin, Virginia Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow…

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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, Bang Bang or Superdry Dry Oil?

Superdry Dry Oil takes 6 of 7 categories. Bang Bang is rated 3.90/5 from 436 votes; Superdry Dry Oil is rated 4.22/5 from 27 votes. Choose Bang Bang for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Superdry Dry Oil for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bang Bang or Superdry Dry Oil?

Superdry Dry Oil lasts longest (Superdry Dry Oil 74/100, Bang Bang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang Bang or Superdry Dry Oil?

Superdry Dry Oil projects furthest (Superdry Dry Oil 66/100, Bang Bang 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bang Bang and Superdry Dry Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Musk.

Is Bang Bang or Superdry Dry Oil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Superdry Dry Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, Superdry Dry Oil is the stronger pick. Bang Bang suits daytime wear; Superdry Dry Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang Bang and Superdry Dry Oil?

Bang Bang has top notes of Cardamom, Watercress and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Musk. Superdry Dry Oil has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress, Petitgrain and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Rose and Amber, a base of Vanille, Musk, Patchouli and Coumarin.