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DNA vs Fleurs d'Amour

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

Updated 132 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • DNA

    Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Fleurs d'Amour

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

DNA0/7
Fleurs d'Amour7/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleurs d'Amour
Community sentiment
Fleurs d'Amour
Longevity
Fleurs d'Amour
Sillage & projection
Fleurs d'Amour
Value for money
Fleurs d'Amour
Versatility
Fleurs d'Amour
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleurs d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DNABijan
Fleurs d'AmourRoger & Gallet
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%
4.59/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerFleurs d'AmourRating 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

73%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Amour

SillageFleurs d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value75
Category winnerFleurs d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
amber92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
amber92%
white floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and 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
BergamotAldehydesGeraniumLemonOrangeGalbanum
Heart
RoseHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskCivetAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodOpoponaxVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot 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
Spring19
Summer14
Fall81
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Spring86
Summer86
Fall100
Winter86
Day67
Night100
Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex44
Women56
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#6,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourHigher 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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Fleurs d'Amour reads as an old-school floral with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into orange blossom, carnation, honeyed florals, powder, moss, and a soft animalic trail. Reviews describe it as strong, complex, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfume styles, especially soa…

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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 Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 7 of 7 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Fleurs d'Amour is rated 4.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fleurs d'Amour for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour lasts longest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, DNA 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour projects furthest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, DNA 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA and Fleurs d'Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is DNA or Fleurs d'Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, DNA is the stronger pick. DNA suits evening wear; Fleurs d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA and Fleurs d'Amour?

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. Fleurs d'Amour has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Civet, Ambergris and Oakmoss.

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