Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Oriana

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,445 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,798 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Oriana

Parfums de Marly

3.914,425 votes

Rank #5,406 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriana 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.
Oriana
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Oriana4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

OrianaParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.91/ 5 · 4,425 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerOrianaRating 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

40%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

4,425 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOriana

SillageOriana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value21

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

sweet100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

musky42%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRaspberryBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

MarshamallowWhipped CreamMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Grapefruit and Musk. Durations are only published for Oriana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Casual 33%Date 29%Party 22%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,406

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Nathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerOrianaHigher 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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Oriana by Parfums de Marly is a vibrant gourmand floral that pairs spunky citrus brightness with airy, whipped confections. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of mandarin orange, Italian bergamot, and tart grapefruit. Soon, honeyed orange blossom blossoms over ripe raspberry and dark black currant puree. As the sc…

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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 Oriana?

Oriana takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Oriana is rated 3.91/5 from 4,425 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oriana for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Oriana?

They last about the same: Oriana 63/100, Dan Dana 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Oriana?

Projection is very close: Oriana 52/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.

Do Dan Dana and Oriana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is Dan Dana or Oriana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Oriana?

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. Oriana has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Black Currant, a base of Marshamallow, Whipped Cream, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).