Fragrance comparison

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition

Diesel

3.3129 votes

Rank #65,926 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #39,405 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition1/5

DNA for Men4/5

Ratings & consensus: DNA for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNA for Men
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition
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

Diesel Green Masculine Special EditionDiesel

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 28%Had 47%Want 25%

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

17%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

41%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDiesel Green Masculine Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green LeavesFirOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

GingerCarnationGeraniumCyclamenOrchid

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesFir, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Geranium. Durations are only published for Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night17

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,926

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition offers an assertive blast of brisk green leaves, resinous fir needle, and zesty citrus from orange and mandarin orange. Created by perfumer Arturetto Landi and released in 2003, this woody aromatic composition moves quickly from its crisp, verdant opening into a spicy floral hear…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition is rated 3.31/5 from 29 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fir, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Geranium.

Is Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition and DNA for Men?

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition has top notes of Green Leaves, Fir, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Carnation, Geranium and Cyclamen, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.