Fragrance comparison

DNA vs Double Bond

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 225 ratings analysed

4 wins

DNA

Bijan

3.8491 votes

Rank #9,268 AromaticAmber

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Double Bond

Bruno Perrucci Parfums

3.90134 votes

Rank #14,502 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA takes 4 of 7 categories.

DNA
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Double Bond
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

DNA4/7

Double Bond3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNABijan

Double BondBruno Perrucci Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

3.90/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

Category winnerDouble BondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

49%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerDNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDNA

SillageDNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value61

Category winnerDouble BondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

green84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

coconut61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumYlang-YlangRosemaryBergamotMint

Heart

ClovesTuberoseOsmanthusJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberVanilla

Top

LemonOrange PeelApple

Heart

MintCoconutCacaoVanillaYlang-YlangTuberoseAcácia

Base

Tonka BeanMyrrhAmberPeru BalsamCedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Mint, Tuberose and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer14

Fall81

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring97

Summer77

Fall100

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDouble BondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#14,502

PerfumerBruno Perrucci

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DNA by Bijan is a bold 1990s floral with a spicy, resinous backbone. Reviewers often describe it as warm, rich, musky and assertive, with geranium, herbs and spice up top before the florals sink into myrrh, benzoin, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. It suits people who enjoy vintage-style statement perfumes more than cle…

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Double Bond by Bruno Perrucci Parfums opens with a sharp burst of orange peel and lemon before settling into a warm, creamy blend of coconut and dark cacao. This citrus gourmand scent wears beautifully on cool spring days, offering a unique contrast between bright, fruity energy and a deep, resinous cedar wood base.

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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, DNA or Double Bond?

DNA takes 4 of 7 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Double Bond is rated 3.90/5 from 134 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Double Bond for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, DNA or Double Bond?

DNA lasts longest (DNA 79/100, Double Bond 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA or Double Bond?

Projection is very close: DNA 69/100, Double Bond 68/100 for sillage.

Do DNA and Double Bond smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mint, Tuberose and Myrrh.

Is DNA or Double Bond better for summer or winter?

For summer, Double Bond is the stronger pick. For winter, DNA is the stronger pick. DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA and Double Bond?

DNA has top notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Tuberose, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Double Bond has top notes of Lemon, Orange Peel and Apple, heart notes of Mint, Coconut, Cacao and Vanilla, a base of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Amber and Peru Balsam.