Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Prime Lely

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,515 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Prime Lely

LELAS

4.004 votes

Rank #59,778 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prime Lely
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dan Dana2/4

Prime Lely2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Prime LelyLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrime Lely

SillagePrime Lely

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top20-40 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PineCypress

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses and Cypress. Durations are only published for Prime Lely, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDan DanaHigher 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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Prime Lely by LELAS delivers an energetic burst of Mediterranean brightness that defies standard designer citrus tropes. It wastes no time. Sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and crushed citrus peel hit the nose with immediate tart clarity. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy opening softens into a clean, dew-covere…

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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 Prime Lely?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Prime Lely is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prime Lely for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Prime Lely?

Prime Lely lasts longest (Prime Lely 80/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Prime Lely?

Prime Lely projects furthest (Prime Lely 63/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Prime Lely smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses and Cypress.

Is Dan Dana or Prime Lely better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Prime Lely?

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. Prime Lely has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Pine and Cypress.