CYCLE 002 vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
CYCLE 002Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CYCLE 0022/5
Dan Dana2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- CYCLE 002
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Dan Dana
- Value for money
- Dan Dana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- CYCLE 002
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CYCLE 002Maison VioletDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 49%Had 14%Want 37%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerCYCLE 002Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
105 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
LongevityTie
SillageDan Dana
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDan DanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy86%
amber72%
woody58%
smoky44%
balsamic30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 30 minutes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
Black PepperCuminClovesChili Pepperelemi
Base3 to 4 hours
IncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanumCedar
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Black Pepper and Cloves. Durations are only published for CYCLE 002, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer30
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night85
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#40,165
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,192
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCYCLE 002Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCYCLE 002 by Maison Violet offers an energetic contrast between sunlit citrus and arid desert heat. The opening delivers a sharp burst of bitter orange, lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange that feels brisk and dry rather than juicy. That initial brightness quickly makes way for a prickly spice core where black …
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, CYCLE 002 or Dan Dana?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. CYCLE 002 is rated 3.70/5 from 105 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose CYCLE 002 for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CYCLE 002 or Dan Dana?
They last about the same: CYCLE 002 62/100, Dan Dana 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, CYCLE 002 or Dan Dana?
Projection is very close: Dan Dana 50/100, CYCLE 002 49/100 for sillage.
Do CYCLE 002 and Dan Dana smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Black Pepper and Cloves.
Is CYCLE 002 or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
CYCLE 002 suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CYCLE 002 and Dan Dana?
CYCLE 002 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cumin, Cloves and Chili Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Cedar. 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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