Fragrance comparison

Caliber 12 vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

4 wins

Caliber 12

Jeanne Arthes

3.8336 votes

Rank #24,736 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,337 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caliber 12 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Caliber 12
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caliber 124/5

Dan Dana0/5

Ratings & consensus: Caliber 12
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Caliber 12
Value for money: Caliber 12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caliber 12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caliber 12Jeanne Arthes

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 22%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerCaliber 12Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCaliber 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCaliber 12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

vanilla30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall81

Winter48

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#45,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCaliber 12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caliber 12 by Jeanne Arthes opens with a sharp burst of lemon and raw ginger that immediately wakes up your nostrils. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart dominated by juniper berries and warm cardamom. The scent sits close to the skin as it settles into a smooth Haitian vetive…

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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, Caliber 12 or Dan Dana?

Caliber 12 takes 4 of 5 categories. Caliber 12 is rated 3.83/5 from 36 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Caliber 12 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caliber 12 or Dan Dana?

They last about the same: Caliber 12 62/100, Dan Dana 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Caliber 12 or Dan Dana?

Caliber 12 projects furthest (Caliber 12 54/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caliber 12 and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Caliber 12 or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Caliber 12 suits day or night wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caliber 12 and Dan Dana?

Caliber 12 has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver. 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.