Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #44,482 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dan Dana1/5

Volpe DNA4/5

Ratings & consensus: Volpe DNA
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Volpe DNA
Sillage & projection: Volpe DNA
Value for money: Dan Dana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volpe DNA

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dan DanaNabeel

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating 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

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVolpe DNA

SillageVolpe DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Black Pepper, Leather and Cypress. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher 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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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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 Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA lasts longest (Volpe DNA 67/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA projects furthest (Volpe DNA 55/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Black Pepper, Leather and Cypress.

Is Dan Dana or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Volpe DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Volpe DNA?

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. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.