Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs L’Wren Scott

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,529 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L’Wren Scott

L'Wren Scott

3.7919 votes

Rank #22,277 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Wren Scott 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.
L’Wren Scott
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dan Dana1/5

L’Wren Scott4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

L’Wren ScottL'Wren Scott

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerL’Wren ScottRating 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

32%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityL’Wren Scott

SillageL’Wren Scott

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

anis61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

Top20-35 mins

WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold

Heart2-4 hrs

Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Leather, Cloves and Geranium. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#22,277

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerL’Wren ScottHigher 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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L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…

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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’Wren Scott?

L’Wren Scott takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or L’Wren Scott?

L’Wren Scott lasts longest (L’Wren Scott 77/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or L’Wren Scott?

L’Wren Scott projects furthest (L’Wren Scott 73/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and L’Wren Scott smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Leather, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Dan Dana or L’Wren Scott better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; L’Wren Scott suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and L’Wren Scott?

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’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk.