Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Only The Brave Wild

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 325 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #48,462 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Wild 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 Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Only The Brave Wild4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildRating 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

25%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

305 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Wild

SillageOnly The Brave Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value62

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer88

Fall46

Winter26

Day100

Night51

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,771

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildHigher 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 Wild by Diesel takes the signature fist shaped bottle into greener, tropical territory. The opening hits with sharp lemongrass, zesty grapefruit, and a crackle of black pepper that feels immediately energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and green geranium combine with warm nutme…

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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 Wild?

Only The Brave Wild takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 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 Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Only The Brave Wild 64/100, Dan Dana 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Only The Brave Wild projects furthest (Only The Brave Wild 58/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Only The Brave Wild smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cedar.

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

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

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

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 Wild has top notes of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium, a base of Coconut Milk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver.