Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Takedown

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,480 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Takedown

UFC Perfumes · 2025

2.5812 votes

Rank #64,510 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 5 of 5 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Takedown
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dan Dana5/5

Takedown0/5

Ratings & consensus: Dan Dana
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Dan Dana
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

TakedownUFC Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

2.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerDan DanaRating 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

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

50%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageDan Dana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

Marine notesPetitgrainMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBlack PepperCardamomBay Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bay Leaf, Musk and Moss. Durations are only published for Takedown, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring29

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 30%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews2

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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UFC Takedown opens with an aggressive splash of cold ocean water and bitter petitgrain. The first spray stings with a brief solvent lift. Within three minutes, that harsh alcohol flash burns off completely. Bright mandarin citrus emerges next, but it disappears fast. Then, crushed garden mint and cracked black pepper …

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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 Takedown?

Dan Dana takes 5 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Takedown is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Takedown for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Takedown?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Takedown 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Takedown?

Projection is very close: Dan Dana 50/100, Takedown 48/100 for sillage.

Do Dan Dana and Takedown smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bay Leaf, Musk and Moss.

Is Dan Dana or Takedown better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Takedown?

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. Takedown has top notes of Marine notes, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Mint, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bay Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Musk.