Fragrance comparison

DNA vs Musk Ubar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

5 wins

DNA

Bijan

3.8491 votes

Rank #9,319 AromaticAmber

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61%scent match

Closely related

Musk Ubar

Royal Crown

3.9153 votes

Rank #16,979 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA takes 5 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.
Musk Ubar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

DNA5/7

Musk Ubar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNABijan

Musk UbarRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerMusk UbarRating 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

47%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerDNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA

SillageDNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value26

Category winnerDNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCorianderOlibanumSaffronCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAngelicaYlang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisStyraxOakmossMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Cloves, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Musk Ubar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer14

Fall81

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring93

Summer60

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerMusk UbarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#16,979

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Royal Crown Musk Ubar opens with a bold flare of dry cloves, nutmeg, and warm saffron that instantly catches your attention. Instead of clean white laundry musk, this fragrance creates an old-school musky warmth using rich ambergris, dark leather, and creamy jasmine petals. As it settles, soothing sandalwood and resin…

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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 Musk Ubar?

DNA takes 5 of 7 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Musk Ubar is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Musk Ubar for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA or Musk Ubar?

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

Which projects more, DNA or Musk Ubar?

DNA projects furthest (DNA 69/100, Musk Ubar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA and Musk Ubar smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Cloves, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is DNA or Musk Ubar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk Ubar is the stronger pick. For winter, DNA is the stronger pick. DNA suits evening wear; Musk Ubar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA and Musk Ubar?

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. Musk Ubar has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Angelica, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Styrax, Oakmoss and Myrrh.