Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Ice Twist

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 156 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #49,922 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ice Twist

Boadicea the Victorious

4.00136 votes

Rank #13,253 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ice Twist takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ice Twist
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Ice Twist4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Ice TwistBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerIce TwistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

43%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIce Twist

SillageIce Twist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

fruity100%

aromatic91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

green65%

woody56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

Top

Red BerriesStrawberry LeafCassisCitronJuniper BerriesRumCognac

Heart

Water NotesMagnoliaGeraniumWormwood

Base

RaspberryMuskVanillaSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Geranium, Musk 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 season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring88

Summer100

Fall34

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men25

Unisex47

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#13,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerIce TwistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ice Twist opens with a frosted shock of red berries, citron, and crushed juniper berries before spilling into a splash of dark rum and cognac. The scent hits the skin with a menthol-like cold snap that feels like liquid ice on a humid afternoon. Middle notes of water accord, magnolia, and bitter wormwood clean up the …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dan Dana or Ice Twist?

Ice Twist takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Ice Twist is rated 4.00/5 from 136 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ice Twist for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Ice Twist?

Ice Twist lasts longest (Ice Twist 71/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Ice Twist?

Ice Twist projects furthest (Ice Twist 59/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Ice Twist smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Geranium, Musk and Amber.

Is Dan Dana or Ice Twist better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Ice Twist?

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. Ice Twist has top notes of Red Berries, Strawberry Leaf, Cassis and Citron, heart notes of Water Notes, Magnolia, Geranium and Wormwood, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.