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Dan Dana vs L'Orangerie IV

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

Updated 40 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • L'Orangerie IV

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dan Dana2/5
L'Orangerie IV2/5
Ratings & consensus
L'Orangerie IV
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dan Dana
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
L'Orangerie IV
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dan Dana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dan DanaNabeel
L'Orangerie IVMaracujá Brasil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
3.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%
Category winnerL'Orangerie IVRating 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

20%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value83
Category winnerL'Orangerie IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
citrus100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
aromatic65%
musky53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryPlumCorianderCardamom
Base5-7 hrs
MuskAmberTexas Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Coriander and Musk. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie IV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer92
Fall54
Winter23
Day100
Night41
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
Men10
Unisex35
Women55
Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,416

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDan DanaHigher 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…

Reviews →

The opening comes out swinging. A bright splash of bergamot, tangy grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange wakes up your senses right away. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly, uncovering a surprisingly warm heart of dark plum, sweet raspberry, and crushed coriander seeds. Cardamom adds an aromat…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dan Dana or L'Orangerie IV?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; L'Orangerie IV is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Orangerie IV for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or L'Orangerie IV?

They last about the same: Dan Dana 62/100, L'Orangerie IV 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or L'Orangerie IV?

Projection is very close: Dan Dana 50/100, L'Orangerie IV 50/100 for sillage.

Do Dan Dana and L'Orangerie IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Coriander and Musk.

Is Dan Dana or L'Orangerie IV better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; L'Orangerie IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and L'Orangerie IV?

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. L'Orangerie IV has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Plum, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber and Texas Cedar.

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