DNA vs Illicit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
75%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
DNAChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
IllicitChoose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
DNA3/7
Illicit3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Illicit
- Community sentiment
- Illicit
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- DNA
- Value for money
- DNA
- Versatility
- DNA
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Illicit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DNAMilton LloydIllicitJimmy ChooWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
4.05/ 5 · 2,717 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerIllicitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
58%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
35%Love
46%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
2,717 votes
Category winnerIllicitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageDNA
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDNABest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
honey77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
honey100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, honey 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
GingerBitter Orange
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose
Base
HoneyAmberCaramelVanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood
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
Spring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDNAMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,603
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,865
PerfumerAnne Flipo
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerIllicitHigher 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 →Jimmy Choo Illicit opens with a zesty sparkle of fresh ginger and tangy bitter orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling sharp. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a warm heart of creamy orange blossom and soft jasmine sambac, draped in a rich layer of golden honey and sweet caramel. A smooth ba…
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 Illicit?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. DNA is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes; Illicit is rated 4.05/5 from 2,717 votes. Choose DNA for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Illicit for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, DNA or Illicit?
They last about the same: DNA 61/100, Illicit 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, DNA or Illicit?
Projection is very close: DNA 54/100, Illicit 52/100 for sillage.
Do DNA and Illicit smell similar?
Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Ginger and Jasmine Sambac.
Is DNA or Illicit better for summer or winter?
For summer, DNA is the stronger pick. For winter, DNA is the stronger pick. DNA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DNA and Illicit?
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. Illicit has top notes of Ginger and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber, Caramel and Vanilla.
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