Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,385 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #48,601 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dan Dana3/5

Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

ManCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

Category winnerManRating 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

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageDan Dana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Bay Leaf and Cypress. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher 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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Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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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 Man?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Man?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Man?

Projection is very close: Dan Dana 50/100, Man 48/100 for sillage.

Do Dan Dana and Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Bay Leaf and Cypress.

Is Dan Dana or Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Man?

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. Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk.