Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Only The Brave Silver

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #48,462 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Only The Brave Silver

Diesel

3.8041 votes

Rank #39,666 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Silver 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 Silver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Only The Brave Silver4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Only The Brave SilverDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.80/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

Category winnerOnly The Brave SilverRating 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

37%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Silver

SillageOnly The Brave Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value60

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

amber65%

leather53%

animalic42%

Scent match47%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeCitronCorianderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosemaryLabdanumViolet Leaf

Base4 to 6 hours

LeatherAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Violet Leaf and Cedar. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer88

Fall69

Winter63

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave SilverHigher 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 Silver by Diesel is an invigorating leather and citrus fragrance designed for everyday wear. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, tart citron, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by the dry herbal snap of coriander. As the initial brightness settles, green violet leaf and aromatic rosemary…

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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 Silver?

Only The Brave Silver takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Only The Brave Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 41 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 Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Only The Brave Silver lasts longest (Only The Brave Silver 66/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Only The Brave Silver projects furthest (Only The Brave Silver 62/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Only The Brave Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Violet Leaf and Cedar.

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

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Only The Brave Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 Silver has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Coriander and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Amber and Cedar.