Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Viking No. 11

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,414 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Viking No. 11

Twist · 2022

5.001 votes

Rank #54,886 WoodyFresh Spicy

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.
Viking No. 11
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dan Dana3/4

Viking No. 111/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Viking No. 11
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

Viking No. 11Twist

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 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageViking No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

marine69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%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

GrapefruitMarine notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Apple BlossomPatchouliBay Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodAmbergrisMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Moss. Durations are only published for Viking No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Party 19%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

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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Twist Viking No. 11 hits the air with a brisk shock of tart pink grapefruit peel and salty ocean water. The opening feels clean, icy, and invigorating. Within fifteen minutes, a crisp herbal heart takes shape as crushed bay leaf, sweet apple blossom, and green patchouli join the nautical spray. The base anchors the fr…

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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 Viking No. 11?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 4 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Viking No. 11 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 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 Viking No. 11 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Viking No. 11?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Viking No. 11 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Viking No. 11?

Viking No. 11 projects furthest (Viking No. 11 75/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Viking No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Moss.

Is Dan Dana or Viking No. 11 better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Viking No. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Viking No. 11?

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. Viking No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit and Marine notes, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Patchouli and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambergris and Moss.