Fragrance comparison

DNA vs Epic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

4 wins

DNA

Bijan

3.8491 votes

Rank #9,312 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Epic

Blackglama

3.9020 votes

Rank #24,292 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA takes 4 of 4 categories.

DNA
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Epic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

DNA4/4

Epic0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNABijan

EpicBlackglama

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerDNARating 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

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA

SillageDNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

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

SageApricotYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

OakmossSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#24,292

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

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…

Reviews →

Blackglama Epic hits the skin with a sharp, herbal pop of sage and tart apricot before settling into a warm floral heart of osmanthus, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. Created by perfumer Vincent Kuczinski in 2013, this oriental floral avoids modern sugary cliches by grounding its lush garden blossoms in an earthy base …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DNA or Epic?

DNA takes 4 of 4 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Epic is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Epic for a floral and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA or Epic?

DNA lasts longest (DNA 79/100, Epic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA or Epic?

DNA projects furthest (DNA 69/100, Epic 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA and Epic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is DNA or Epic better for summer or winter?

DNA suits evening wear; Epic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA and Epic?

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. Epic has top notes of Sage, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.