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Dan Dana vs Tabac Craftsman

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

Updated 386 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Craftsman takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Tabac Craftsman

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Dan Dana0/5
Tabac Craftsman5/5
Ratings & consensus
Tabac Craftsman
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tabac Craftsman
Sillage & projection
Tabac Craftsman
Value for money
Tabac Craftsman
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tabac Craftsman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dan DanaNabeel
Tabac CraftsmanTabac
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
3.78/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanRating 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

33%Love
44%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityTabac Craftsman

SillageTabac Craftsman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value84
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and 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
Top
Black PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
LavenderTonka BeanGeranium
Base
PatchouliVetiverLeather
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Pepper. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
Men93
Unisex6
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerTabac CraftsmanHigher 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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Tabac Craftsman updates the heritage German brand with a sharp, modern edge. It opens with a blast of grapefruit and black pepper that feels immediate and energetic on the skin. As the scent settles, clean lavender and earthy vetiver take over, making it an easy pick for the office or a casual weekend morning in sprin…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dan Dana or Tabac Craftsman?

Tabac Craftsman takes 5 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Tabac Craftsman?

Tabac Craftsman lasts longest (Tabac Craftsman 65/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Tabac Craftsman?

Tabac Craftsman projects furthest (Tabac Craftsman 57/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Tabac Craftsman smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Pepper.

Is Dan Dana or Tabac Craftsman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Tabac Craftsman?

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. Tabac Craftsman has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Leather.

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