Creta vs DNA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
CretaChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNAChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creta2/5
DNA2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Creta
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Creta
- Value for money
- DNA
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- DNA
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CretaThera CosméticosDNAMilton LloydWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
3.94/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
Category winnerCretaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
24%Love
58%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageCreta
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDNABest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus83%
sweet65%
honey48%
vanilla30%
citrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
honey77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Jasmine SambacItalian OrangeBitter Orange
Heart
Orange Blossom
Base
HoneyVanila
Top
Orange BlossomItalian OrangeBitter Orange
Heart
GingerJasmine SambacRose
Base
HoneyAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Italian Orange, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall82
Winter45
Day100
Night78
Spring11
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night77
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#50,938
PerfumerMário Torri Neto
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,442
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDNAHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreta opens with sharp bitter orange and bright Italian orange paired against rich jasmine sambac. The citrus top cuts through the dense floral start before settling into a warm heart of orange blossom. As it dries down, golden honey and smooth vanilla take over, wrapping the white flowers in a sweet, comfortable warm…
Reviews →DNA by Milton Lloyd opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and sweet orange blossom. This initial fizz settles quickly, letting a warm heart of spicy ginger and jasmine sambac take over. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it develops a deep base of thick honey and amber that feels cozy rather than overly sugary. …
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, Creta or DNA?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Creta is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes; DNA is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes. Choose Creta for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DNA for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creta or DNA?
They last about the same: Creta 61/100, DNA 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Creta or DNA?
Projection is very close: Creta 55/100, DNA 54/100 for sillage.
Do Creta and DNA smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Italian Orange, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom.
Is Creta or DNA better for summer or winter?
Creta suits daytime wear; DNA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creta and DNA?
Creta has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, Italian Orange and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Honey and Vanila. DNA has top notes of Orange Blossom, Italian Orange and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber and Musk.
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