Beyond Oblivion vs DNA for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DNA for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.
Beyond OblivionChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNA for MenChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Beyond Oblivion1/5
DNA for Men4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- DNA for Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- DNA for Men
- Sillage & projection
- DNA for Men
- Value for money
- DNA for Men
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Beyond Oblivion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Beyond OblivionJ-Scent; ProfoundDNA for MenBijanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.49/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%
3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
Category winnerDNA for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
44%Like
24%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
25 votes
21%Love
58%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDNA for Men
SillageDNA for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDNA for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody90%
green80%
aromatic70%
white floral60%
fresh50%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerGreen NotesPeppermintEucalyptusLemonJuniper Berries
Heart
GeraniumGreen TeaHyacinthGardeniaJasmineTuberose
Base
Hinoki WoodDry WoodSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmber
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon
Heart
JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium
Base
AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesGinger, Lemon, Geranium and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night17
Spring33
Summer8
Fall83
Winter100
Day63
Night100
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#24,535
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#40,543
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerBeyond OblivionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBeyond Oblivion by J-Scent; Profound is a green, spicy composition centered on myoga ginger. This 2024 launch offers a sharp, herbal opening of eucalyptus and peppermint that slowly settles into a woody hinoki base. It suits those seeking a minimalist, intellectually driven scent for office wear or meditative moments …
Reviews →Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…
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, Beyond Oblivion or DNA for Men?
DNA for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Beyond Oblivion is rated 3.49/5 from 32 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Beyond Oblivion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Beyond Oblivion or DNA for Men?
They last about the same: DNA for Men 61/100, Beyond Oblivion 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Beyond Oblivion or DNA for Men?
DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Beyond Oblivion 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Beyond Oblivion and DNA for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Geranium and Gardenia.
Is Beyond Oblivion or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?
Beyond Oblivion suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Beyond Oblivion and DNA for Men?
Beyond Oblivion has top notes of Ginger, Green Notes, Peppermint and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Geranium, Green Tea, Hyacinth and Gardenia, a base of Hinoki Wood, Dry Wood, Sandalwood and Vetiver. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.
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