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Dan Dana vs Maestrale

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

Updated 77 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale 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.

  • Maestrale

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dan Dana1/5
Maestrale4/5
Ratings & consensus
Maestrale
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Maestrale
Sillage & projection
Maestrale
Value for money
Dan Dana
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Maestrale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dan DanaNabeel
MaestraleProfumi di Pantelleria
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
4.14/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%
Category winnerMaestraleRating 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

39%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value60
Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
woody77%
aromatic61%
citrus38%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron
Heart3 to 5 hours
CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris
Base5 to 8 hours
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Grapefruit, Coriander and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer100
Fall79
Winter29
Day100
Night53
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#17,365

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

Reviews6

Category winnerMaestraleHigher 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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Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dan Dana or Maestrale?

Maestrale takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Maestrale?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 78/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Maestrale?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Maestrale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Grapefruit, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is Dan Dana or Maestrale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Maestrale?

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. Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver.

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