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Dan Dana vs Work@holic Base Man

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

Updated 38 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Work@holic Base Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Work@holic Base Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dan Dana2/5
Work@holic Base Man3/5
Ratings & consensus
Work@holic Base Man
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dan Dana
Sillage & projection
Dan Dana
Value for money
Work@holic Base Man
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Work@holic Base Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dan DanaNabeel
Work@holic Base ManLinn Young
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
Category winnerWork@holic Base ManRating 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

11%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity43
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageDan Dana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value86
Category winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match55%Closely related · 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
Top
Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint
Heart
GeraniumCloves
Base
VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree
InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Cloves and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Spring75
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night9
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManHigher 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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Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dan Dana or Work@holic Base Man?

Work@holic Base Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dan Dana or Work@holic Base Man?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dan Dana or Work@holic Base Man?

Dan Dana projects furthest (Dan Dana 50/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dan Dana and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Dan Dana or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dan Dana and Work@holic Base Man?

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. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.

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