Fragrance comparison

Danaë vs Origine Un

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 593 ratings analysed

Danaë

Argos · 2021

4.28450 votes

Rank #26,645 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Origine Un

In The Box

3.90143 votes

Rank #10,365 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Origine Un takes 4 of 7 categories.

Danaë
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Origine Un
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Danaë3/7

Origine Un4/7

Ratings & consensus: Danaë
Community sentiment: Danaë
Longevity: Origine Un
Sillage & projection: Origine Un
Value for money: Origine Un
Versatility: Danaë
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Origine Un

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DanaëArgos

Origine UnIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 450 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.90/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerDanaëRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

22%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

450 votes

40%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerDanaëMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOrigine Un

SillageOrigine Un

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value64

Category winnerOrigine UnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

musky65%

patchouli48%

powdery30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

cinnamon77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodCedarPink Pepper

Base

Mysore SandalwoodPatchouliMuskCistus Incanus

Top

Pink PepperGingerLavenderSicilian LemonPear

Heart

CinnamonCashmere WoodLeatherCedarPatchouli

Base

IncenseTobaccoTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDanaëMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex44

Women4

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,645

PerfumerChristian Petrovich

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOrigine UnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built for chilly weather and formal night events, Danaë by Argos pairs crisp citrus with heavy cashmeran, guaiac wood, and soft musk. The initial lemon splash clears fast, giving way to ten hours of creamy sandalwood. It offers a solid choice for buyers seeking a polished cold-weather signature scent that stays close …

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Origine Un by In The Box is a bold, spicy, and woody scent that commands attention. It opens with a fiery blend of pink pepper and ginger, settling into a dense, resinous heart of cinnamon, leather, and incense. Designed for cold weather, it is a statement fragrance for those who enjoy opulent and rustic profiles that…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Danaë or Origine Un?

Origine Un takes 4 of 7 categories. Danaë is rated 4.28/5 from 450 votes; Origine Un is rated 3.90/5 from 143 votes. Choose Danaë for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Origine Un for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Danaë or Origine Un?

Origine Un lasts longest (Origine Un 80/100, Danaë 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Danaë or Origine Un?

Origine Un projects furthest (Origine Un 70/100, Danaë 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Danaë and Origine Un smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Pink Pepper.

Is Danaë or Origine Un better for summer or winter?

For summer, Danaë is the stronger pick. For winter, Origine Un is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Danaë and Origine Un?

Danaë has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Pink Pepper, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Cistus Incanus. Origine Un has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Lavender and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cashmere Wood, Leather and Cedar, a base of Incense, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Amber.