Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs True Steel

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,912 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

True Steel

Parfum Büro | M-collections

3.339 votes

Rank #62,598 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Dan Dana3/4

True Steel1/4

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

True SteelParfum Büro | M-collections

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageTrue Steel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

aromatic100%

woody83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

Angelica RootJuniper BerriesLemonPeppermintPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

WormwoodClary SageCorianderVerbenaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverStyraxGuaiac WoodMusk MallowLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Black Currant, Lemon and Coriander. Durations are only published for True Steel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#62,598

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

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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True Steel by Parfum Büro brings a brisk, metallic edge to a classic woody profile. The first spray hits with frosty peppermint, tangy black currant, and crisp juniper berries, creating an immediate cooling sensation like stepping into mountain air. As the initial sharpness calms down, herbal angelica root and bitter …

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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 True Steel?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 4 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; True Steel is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose True Steel for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or True Steel?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, True Steel 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or True Steel?

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

Do Dan Dana and True Steel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Black Currant, Lemon and Coriander.

Is Dan Dana or True Steel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dan Dana and True Steel?

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. True Steel has top notes of Angelica Root, Juniper Berries, Lemon and Peppermint, heart notes of Wormwood, Clary Sage, Coriander and Verbena, a base of Vetiver, Styrax, Guaiac Wood and Musk Mallow.