Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Strong as Metal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #46,100 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 2 of 4 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dan Dana2/4

Strong as Metal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Strong as Metal
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Strong as MetalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityStrong as Metal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bay Leaf, Cypress and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#52,727

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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Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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 Strong as Metal?

Dan Dana takes 2 of 4 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 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 Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Strong as Metal?

Strong as Metal lasts longest (Strong as Metal 80/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Strong as Metal?

Projection is very close: Dan Dana 50/100, Strong as Metal 50/100 for sillage.

Do Dan Dana and Strong as Metal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Cypress and Vetiver.

Is Dan Dana or Strong as Metal better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Strong as Metal?

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. Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss.