Costa Azzurra Acqua vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Costa Azzurra Acqua takes 3 of 5 categories.
Costa Azzurra AcquaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Costa Azzurra Acqua3/5
Dan Dana2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Costa Azzurra Acqua
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dan Dana
- Sillage & projection
- Costa Azzurra Acqua
- Value for money
- Dan Dana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Costa Azzurra Acqua
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Costa Azzurra AcquaTom FordDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 693 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerCosta Azzurra AcquaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
693 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
Category winners
LongevityDan Dana
SillageCosta Azzurra Acqua
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDan DanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
amber44%
balsamic30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonJuniper BerriesMyrtle
Heart
CypressPine Tree Needles
Base
Mastic or LentisqueAmberLabdanum
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Cypress and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall16
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
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#30,103
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,439
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCosta Azzurra AcquaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCosta Azzurra Acqua is a lighter, saltier breeze compared to the original formulation. The scent hits you with a sharp blast of sour lemon, backed by the dry, gin-like woodiness of juniper berries and aromatic myrtle. It mimics the scent of coastal scrub baking under a hot summer sun. As the initial citrus sparkle fad…
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…
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, Costa Azzurra Acqua or Dan Dana?
Costa Azzurra Acqua takes 3 of 5 categories. Costa Azzurra Acqua is rated 4.06/5 from 693 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Costa Azzurra Acqua for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. 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, Costa Azzurra Acqua or Dan Dana?
Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Costa Azzurra Acqua 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Costa Azzurra Acqua or Dan Dana?
Costa Azzurra Acqua projects furthest (Costa Azzurra Acqua 53/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Costa Azzurra Acqua and Dan Dana smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper Berries, Cypress and Amber.
Is Costa Azzurra Acqua or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Costa Azzurra Acqua and Dan Dana?
Costa Azzurra Acqua has top notes of Lemon, Juniper Berries and Myrtle, heart notes of Cypress and Pine Tree Needles, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Amber and Labdanum. 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.
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