Belem vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Belem takes 4 of 5 categories.
BelemChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belem4/5
Dan Dana1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Belem
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Belem
- Sillage & projection
- Belem
- Value for money
- Dan Dana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Belem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BelemClandestine LaboratoriesDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerBelemRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
24%Like
8%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
25 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
LongevityBelem
SillageBelem
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDan DanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
woody74%
marine65%
soft spicy56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LimeSea waterPink PepperLemongrassBay LeafGuaiac WoodCitrusesBergamotBasilClovesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Citruses and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Belem, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night40
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#24,256
PerfumerMark Sage
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#50,439
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBelemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBelem by Clandestine Laboratories brings together tart lime, aromatic bay leaf, and salty sea water over a steady base of cedar and resins. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and pink pepper, giving the initial spray a bright and peppery kick. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal basil, lemongrass, and warm …
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, Belem or Dan Dana?
Belem takes 4 of 5 categories. Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Belem or Dan Dana?
Belem lasts longest (Belem 73/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Belem or Dan Dana?
Belem projects furthest (Belem 57/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Belem and Dan Dana smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Citruses and Bergamot.
Is Belem or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
Belem suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Belem and Dan Dana?
Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf. 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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