DNA vs BV Secret
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
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.
BV SecretChoose it for a honey and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNA2/3
BV Secret1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- DNA
- Sillage & projection
- BV Secret
- 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 LloydBV SecretBottega VerdeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%
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
11%Love
89%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDNA
SillageBV Secret
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%
honey100%
vanilla90%
white floral80%
sweet70%
floral60%
citrus50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both honey, 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
OrangeBergamot
Heart
Jasmine SambacMagnoliaOrange Blossom
Base
HoneyMadagascar VanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Italian Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Honey. 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
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night60
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#42,851
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,253
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Bottega Verde BV Secret opens with a brisk splash of orange and bitter bergamot before shifting into a sweet floral heart. Jasmine sambac, magnolia, and orange blossom form a creamy floral core that quickly coats the skin. As the initial brightness settles, thick honey and warm Madagascar vanilla take over, backed by …
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 BV Secret?
DNA takes 2 of 3 categories. DNA is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes; BV Secret is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose DNA for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose BV Secret for a honey and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, DNA or BV Secret?
DNA lasts longest (DNA 61/100, BV Secret 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, DNA or BV Secret?
BV Secret projects furthest (BV Secret 58/100, DNA 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do DNA and BV Secret smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Italian Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Honey.
Is DNA or BV Secret better for summer or winter?
DNA suits daytime wear; BV Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DNA and BV Secret?
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. BV Secret has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Honey, Madagascar Vanilla and Musk.
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