Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Mandarina Duck Blue

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #46,641 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mandarina Duck Blue

Mandarina Duck

3.9454 votes

Rank #19,743 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarina Duck Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dan Dana2/5

Mandarina Duck Blue3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Mandarina Duck BlueMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.94/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 34%

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueRating 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

22%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageMandarina Duck Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

marine77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring91

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 47%Work 34%Party 10%Date 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueHigher 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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Mandarina Duck Blue delivers a no-nonsense splash of salty ocean air paired with sharp grapefruit and bitter bergamot. It opens fast and loud. You get an immediate hit of cool citrus that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a scorching July morning. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften as green violet…

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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 Mandarina Duck Blue?

Mandarina Duck Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Mandarina Duck Blue is rated 3.94/5 from 54 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarina Duck Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Mandarina Duck Blue?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Mandarina Duck Blue?

Mandarina Duck Blue projects furthest (Mandarina Duck Blue 53/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Mandarina Duck Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Cedar.

Is Dan Dana or Mandarina Duck Blue better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Mandarina Duck Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Mandarina Duck Blue?

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. Mandarina Duck Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.