Fragrance comparison

Black Angel vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Angel

Mark Buxton · 2008

3.96158 votes

Rank #13,935 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #47,329 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Angel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Angel
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Angel3/5

Dan Dana2/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Angel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Black Angel
Value for money: Dan Dana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Angel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AngelMark Buxton

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerBlack AngelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageBlack Angel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerCitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangeRosemaryBergamotCorianderOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberGuaiac WoodStyraxPatchouli

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Coriander and Amber. Durations are only published for Black Angel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,935

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

Overall rank#47,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Angel by Mark Buxton is an aromatic citrus fragrance that pairs brisk orchard fruit with a dark, resinous foundation. The opening delivers a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and spicy ginger, sharpened by rosemary, coriander, and green cardamom. As that initial sparkle softens, culinary nutmeg and powde…

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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…

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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, Black Angel or Dan Dana?

Black Angel takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Angel or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Black Angel 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Angel or Dan Dana?

Black Angel projects furthest (Black Angel 60/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Angel and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Coriander and Amber.

Is Black Angel or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Black Angel suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Angel and Dan Dana?

Black Angel has top notes of Ginger, Citruses, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Styrax and Patchouli. 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.