Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Smyrna

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 453 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #48,235 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Smyrna

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.21433 votes

Rank #6,739 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smyrna 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.
Smyrna
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Smyrna4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

SmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

4.21/ 5 · 433 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

Category winnerSmyrnaRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

433 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySmyrna

SillageSmyrna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, 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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Smyrna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring91

Summer56

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men3

Unisex47

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerSmyrnaHigher 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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Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…

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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 Smyrna?

Smyrna takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Smyrna?

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

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Smyrna?

Smyrna projects furthest (Smyrna 56/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Smyrna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Dan Dana or Smyrna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Smyrna?

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. Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver.