Fragrance comparison

Billion Dollar vs Dangerous Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 283 ratings analysed

5 wins

Billion Dollar

Paris Elysees

3.85143 votes

Rank #29,107 AmberFresh Spicy

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56%scent match

Closely related

Dangerous Man

Bruno Banani

3.38140 votes

Rank #19,564 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Billion Dollar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Billion Dollar
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dangerous Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Billion Dollar5/7

Dangerous Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Billion DollarParis Elysees

Dangerous ManBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%

3.38/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 34%Had 53%Want 13%

Category winnerBillion DollarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

143 votes

11%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerBillion DollarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBillion Dollar

SillageBillion Dollar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value76

Category winnerBillion DollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

woody60%

rose50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

woody44%

marine30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

CloveNutmegRose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberWhite Wood

Top

Amalfi LemonSea waterOrangeKumquatMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

PepperCloveNutmeg

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer11

Fall93

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall78

Winter37

Day100

Night50

Category winnerDangerous ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerDangerous ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Billion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Billion Dollar or Dangerous Man?

Billion Dollar takes 5 of 7 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Dangerous Man is rated 3.38/5 from 140 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dangerous Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Dangerous Man?

Billion Dollar lasts longest (Billion Dollar 60/100, Dangerous Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Dangerous Man?

Billion Dollar projects furthest (Billion Dollar 57/100, Dangerous Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Billion Dollar and Dangerous Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg.

Is Billion Dollar or Dangerous Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dangerous Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. Billion Dollar suits evening wear; Dangerous Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Dangerous Man?

Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. 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.