Dan Dana vs Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GoldChoose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dan Dana2/5
Gold3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gold
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dan Dana
- Sillage & projection
- Gold
- Value for money
- Dan Dana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dan DanaNabeelGoldJay ZWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
3.82/ 5 · 358 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerGoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate10%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
27%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
358 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDan Dana
SillageGold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDan DanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
fruity100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
Top
BlueberryCardamomGrapefruitGinger
Heart
Pink PepperViolet LeafLavenderVetiver
Base
VanillaAmberMyrhhTeak Wood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf 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 seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day–
Night–
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#49,922
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#30,911
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDan 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 →Jay Z Gold opens with tart blueberry, warm cardamom, and a sharp snap of fresh ginger over a soft amber base. Designed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis in 2013, this aromatic fougere balances sweet fruitiness with cool violet leaf and clean lavender. It wears quietly during crisp autumn evenings or casual office days, offe…
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, Dan Dana or Gold?
Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Gold is rated 3.82/5 from 358 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Gold?
Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Gold 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dan Dana or Gold?
Projection is very close: Gold 51/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.
Do Dan Dana and Gold smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Amber.
Is Dan Dana or Gold better for summer or winter?
Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dan Dana and Gold?
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. Gold has top notes of Blueberry, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Myrhh and Teak Wood.
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