Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Me Gustas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 184 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #50,439 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Me Gustas

Jacques Zolty

3.81164 votes

Rank #7,959 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Me Gustas 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.
Me Gustas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Dan Dana1/5

Me Gustas4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Me GustasJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.81/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerMe GustasRating 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

40%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMe Gustas

SillageMe Gustas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value53

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

coffee70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

CoffeeAmyrisCitruses

Heart

Black PepperClovesJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarTonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Pepper, Cedar and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men60

Unisex36

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerMe GustasHigher 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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Me Gustas by Jacques Zolty is a bold, dry unisex fragrance centered on roasted coffee and earthy vetiver. Launched in 2019, it captures the intense spirit of Havana with sharp black pepper and cooling amyris. This scent avoids sugary gourmand traps, instead offering a bracing, aromatic profile that performs well in co…

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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 Me Gustas?

Me Gustas takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Me Gustas is rated 3.81/5 from 164 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Me Gustas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Me Gustas?

Me Gustas lasts longest (Me Gustas 72/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Me Gustas?

Me Gustas projects furthest (Me Gustas 64/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Me Gustas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Pepper, Cedar and Cloves.

Is Dan Dana or Me Gustas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Me Gustas?

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. Me Gustas has top notes of Coffee, Amyris and Citruses, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.