Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Nomad

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #44,172 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Nomad

Phytoderm

3.8324 votes

Rank #48,080 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 4 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.
Nomad
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dan Dana4/5

Nomad1/5

Ratings & consensus: Nomad
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: Dan Dana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

NomadPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 48%Had 44%Want 8%

Category winnerNomadRating 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

21%Love

50%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageDan Dana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

lavender100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

herbal30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

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

Lavender

Heart

Cedar

Base

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesLavender and Cedar. 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

Spring60

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDan DanaHigher 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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Nomad by Phytoderm is an aromatic woody fragrance for men launched in 2012. It leans on a classic structure of clean lavender and sturdy cedar wood. This scent provides a straightforward profile suitable for daily wear, particularly during warmer spring and summer months when a crisp, herbal finish feels most appropri…

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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 Nomad?

Dan Dana takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Nomad is rated 3.83/5 from 24 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 Nomad for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Nomad?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Nomad 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Nomad?

Dan Dana projects furthest (Dan Dana 50/100, Nomad 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Nomad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Cedar.

Is Dan Dana or Nomad better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Nomad?

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. Nomad has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Woodsy Notes.