Fragrance comparison

Confidence vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Confidence

Pure Sense

3.2722 votes

Rank #56,634 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #44,786 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 categories.

Confidence
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Confidence2/5

Dan Dana3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConfidencePure Sense

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerDan DanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

14%Like

32%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityConfidence

SillageConfidence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

smoky83%

amber74%

mossy65%

fruity56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

FirAtlas Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

PeatIncenseMossCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Atlas Cedar and Moss. Durations are only published for Confidence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Casual 40%Work 26%Date 23%Party 11%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The woods run deep here. Pure Sense Confidence opens with a brief flare of tart black currant and bergamot before green cardamom pulls the scent toward darker soil. Fir needles and dry Atlas cedar take over the mid development, creating an authentic evergreen aroma that feels crisp rather than sweet. Smoky incense and…

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…

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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, Confidence or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 categories. Confidence is rated 3.27/5 from 22 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Confidence for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Confidence or Dan Dana?

Confidence lasts longest (Confidence 66/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Confidence or Dan Dana?

Confidence projects furthest (Confidence 57/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Confidence and Dan Dana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Atlas Cedar and Moss.

Is Confidence or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Confidence and Dan Dana?

Confidence has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Fir and Atlas Cedar, a base of Peat, Incense, Moss and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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.