Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Only The Brave Extreme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #48,462 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Only The Brave Extreme

Diesel

3.83144 votes

Rank #33,551 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Extreme 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.
Only The Brave Extreme
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Only The Brave Extreme4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Only The Brave ExtremeDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.83/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 40%

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeRating 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

38%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Extreme

SillageOnly The Brave Extreme

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%

amber100%

fruity92%

leather84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top1 to 2 hours

AppleMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherRoseCoriander

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanStyraxLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Leather and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer55

Fall100

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#33,551

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeHigher 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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Only The Brave Extreme by Diesel delivers a punchy mix of crisp fruits, warm resins, and smooth leather. The scent starts bright and energetic, pairing crisp apple with tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct leather note steps forward alongside coriander and a subtle rose a…

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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 Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Only The Brave Extreme is rated 3.83/5 from 144 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme lasts longest (Only The Brave Extreme 75/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme projects furthest (Only The Brave Extreme 67/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Only The Brave Extreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Leather and Tonka Bean.

Is Dan Dana or Only The Brave Extreme better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Only The Brave Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Only The Brave Extreme?

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. Only The Brave Extreme has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Styrax and Labdanum.