Darkness vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories.
DarknessChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Darkness2/3
Dan Dana1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Darkness
- Sillage & projection
- Darkness
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
DarknessBejarDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
10%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDarkness
SillageDarkness
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
Woody NotesAmberCedarGuaiac WoodCardamomBlack Amber
Base
VanillaSweet NotesMusk
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,922
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDarkness by Bejar starts with a sharp splash of bitter orange and grapefruit before settling into a warm core of cedar and black amber. A heavy base of sweet vanilla and musk anchors the blend. This fragrance fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark woody trail that clings to a heavy coat.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Darkness or Dan Dana?
Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Darkness or Dan Dana?
Darkness lasts longest (Darkness 100/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Darkness or Dan Dana?
Darkness projects furthest (Darkness 75/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Darkness and Dan Dana smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amber and Cedar.
Is Darkness or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
Darkness suits day or night wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Darkness and Dan Dana?
Darkness has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes, Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Vanilla, Sweet Notes and Musk. 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.
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