Fragrance comparison

DNA vs MV

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

DNA

Bijan

3.8491 votes

Rank #9,319 AromaticAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Nimere Parfums

4.1916 votes

Rank #49,767 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA takes 4 of 5 categories.

DNA
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
MV
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

DNA4/5

MV1/5

Ratings & consensus: MV
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNA
Sillage & projection: DNA
Value for money: DNA
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

MVNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

Category winnerMVRating 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

38%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDNA

SillageDNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and fresh spicy

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

ArtemisiaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliOrchidAlgerian GeraniumHortensia

Base

ChampacaNutmegClovesMuskLabdanumMyrrhPeru BalsamOakmoss

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Cloves 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#49,767

PerfumerMegan Virtanen, Nikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

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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MV by Nimere Parfums is an ambitious floral composition that leans on a heavy base of champaca, myrrh, and benzoin. Launched in 2015, this unisex fragrance behaves like a vintage-inspired scent, focusing on deep, resinous transitions. It is best suited for cooler evenings when you want a perfume that lingers long and …

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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 MV?

DNA takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; MV is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MV for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA or MV?

DNA lasts longest (DNA 79/100, MV 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA or MV?

DNA projects furthest (DNA 69/100, MV 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA and MV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Cloves and Jasmine.

Is DNA or MV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA and MV?

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. MV has top notes of Artemisia, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Champaca, Nutmeg, Cloves and Musk.