DNA vs Bondage Temptation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
86%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DNA takes 2 of 3 categories.
DNAChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bondage TemptationChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNA2/3
Bondage Temptation1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- DNA
- Sillage & projection
- Bondage Temptation
- 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
DNAMilton LloydBondage TemptationMilton LloydWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
58%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDNA
SillageBondage Temptation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
honey77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
honey77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match86%Very similar · both citrus, white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomItalian OrangeBitter Orange
Heart
GingerJasmine SambacRose
Base
HoneyAmberMusk
Top
Orange BlossomSweet OrangeBitter Orange
Heart
GingerJasmine SambacRose
Base
HoneyMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Ginger and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring11
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night77
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,442
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,898
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDNAHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDNA by Milton Lloyd opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and sweet orange blossom. This initial fizz settles quickly, letting a warm heart of spicy ginger and jasmine sambac take over. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it develops a deep base of thick honey and amber that feels cozy rather than overly sugary. …
Reviews →Bondage Temptation opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and sweet orange. This bright citrus start quickly gives way to a warmer center. As the top notes fade, a rich heart of jasmine sambac and spicy ginger takes over, adding a fuzzy warmth to the clean white floral base. On the skin, the fragrance turns thick …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, DNA or Bondage Temptation?
DNA takes 2 of 3 categories. DNA is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes; Bondage Temptation is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose DNA for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bondage Temptation for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, DNA or Bondage Temptation?
DNA lasts longest (DNA 61/100, Bondage Temptation 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, DNA or Bondage Temptation?
Bondage Temptation projects furthest (Bondage Temptation 57/100, DNA 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do DNA and Bondage Temptation smell similar?
Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Ginger and Jasmine Sambac.
Is DNA or Bondage Temptation better for summer or winter?
DNA suits daytime wear; Bondage Temptation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DNA and Bondage Temptation?
DNA has top notes of Orange Blossom, Italian Orange and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber and Musk. Bondage Temptation has top notes of Orange Blossom, Sweet Orange and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Honey, Musk and Amber.
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