Fragrance comparison

Dan Dana vs White Edition Black Currant

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #47,329 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

White Edition Black Currant

Gritti

3.8329 votes

Rank #51,042 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 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.
White Edition Black Currant
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dan Dana3/5

White Edition Black Currant2/5

Ratings & consensus: White Edition Black Currant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: White Edition Black Currant
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

White Edition Black CurrantGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerWhite Edition Black CurrantRating 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

31%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageWhite Edition Black Currant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value0

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

fruity100%

floral92%

musky84%

woody77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody 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 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spicy NotesFloral NotesGreen Accord

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskWhite WoodWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Currant, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for White Edition Black Currant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring75

Summer100

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,042

PerfumerNot listed

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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White Edition Black Currant by Gritti brings a sharp, tart burst of fruit straight into a clean cedar base. The opening pairs tangy black currant with zesty citruses, creating an immediate crispness that feels lively and refreshing. As the initial brightness settles, soft floral notes and a crisp green accord blend wi…

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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 White Edition Black Currant?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; White Edition Black Currant is rated 3.83/5 from 29 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 White Edition Black Currant for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or White Edition Black Currant?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, White Edition Black Currant 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or White Edition Black Currant?

White Edition Black Currant projects furthest (White Edition Black Currant 70/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and White Edition Black Currant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Currant, Cedar and Musk.

Is Dan Dana or White Edition Black Currant better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; White Edition Black Currant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and White Edition Black Currant?

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. White Edition Black Currant has top notes of Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Floral Notes and Green Accord, a base of Musk, White Wood, Woody Notes and Cedar.