Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Pashay

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #50,340 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pashay

Raymond Matts

4.339 votes

Rank #34,358 AquaticYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pashay takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pashay
Choose it for a aquatic and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dan Dana0/4

Pashay4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

PashayRaymond Matts

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

56%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPashay

SillagePashay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPashayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

aquatic100%

yellow floral91%

aromatic83%

fresh74%

woody65%

green56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top

Watery NotesPearCitruses

Heart

NarcissusOliveSeaweed

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. 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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,358

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPashayHigher 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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Pashay by Raymond Matts presents an unusual profile blending watery notes with unexpected savory elements. Pear and citrus provide a crisp, clean opening that quickly shifts into a heart of narcissus and kalamata olive. This unisex scent feels like a warm Mediterranean afternoon on the skin, grounded by a steady base …

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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 Pashay?

Pashay takes 4 of 4 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Pashay is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pashay for a aquatic and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Pashay?

Pashay lasts longest (Pashay 88/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Pashay?

Pashay projects furthest (Pashay 68/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Pashay smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Dan Dana or Pashay better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Pashay?

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. Pashay has top notes of Watery Notes, Pear and Citruses, heart notes of Narcissus, Olive and Seaweed, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Leather.