Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,943 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

De L'Ambre Shadow2/4

DNA for Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: DNA for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: De L'Ambre Shadow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerDNA for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

De L'Ambre Shadow is a woody chypre fragrance from Jacques Battini, launched in 2013. It opens with bright citrus notes, transitioning into a floral heart of geranium and jasmine. The base settles into a grounded blend of cedar and sandalwood. This scent provides a classic profile for men seeking a reliable daily wear…

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Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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, De L'Ambre Shadow or DNA for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, De L'Ambre Shadow or DNA for Men?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De L'Ambre Shadow or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is De L'Ambre Shadow or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

De L'Ambre Shadow suits evening wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in De L'Ambre Shadow and DNA for Men?

De L'Ambre Shadow has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.