Fragrance comparison

Demi-Lune № 7 vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Demi-Lune № 7

CIEL Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #73,198 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,244 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 1 of 1 categories.

Demi-Lune № 7
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Demi-Lune № 70/1

DNA for Men1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Demi-Lune № 7CIEL Parfum

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OakmossMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

BergamotGeranium

Base5-8 hrs

AmberCedar

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Demi-Lune № 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night34

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demi-Lune № 7 by CIEL Parfum delivers a crisp, brisk spin on traditional masculine aromatics. The opening strikes fast. Juicy mandarin orange arrives alongside a surprising shock of damp, forest-floor oakmoss. Expect a fleeting solvent prickle during the opening three minutes. Once the alcohol evaporates, sharp bergam…

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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.

Do Demi-Lune № 7 and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Demi-Lune № 7 or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

Demi-Lune № 7 suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demi-Lune № 7 and DNA for Men?

Demi-Lune № 7 has top notes of Oakmoss and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Bergamot and Geranium, a base of Amber 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.