DNA vs Sonnet 18
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sonnet 18 takes 4 of 5 categories.
DNAChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sonnet 18Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNA1/5
Sonnet 184/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sonnet 18
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sonnet 18
- Sillage & projection
- Sonnet 18
- Value for money
- DNA
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sonnet 18
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DNAMilton LloydSonnet 18Annette NeufferWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
3.99/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%
Category winnerSonnet 18Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
58%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
36%Love
36%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySonnet 18
SillageSonnet 18
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%
citrus100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
woody77%
yellow floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · 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
BergamotBitter OrangeMandarin Leaf
Heart
Orange BlossomLime (Linden) BlossomMimosaDyer’s GreenweedBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
HoneySandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla AbsoluteBourbon VetiverStyraxAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cedar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Rose. 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
Summer88
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,442
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,231
PerfumerAnnette Neuffer
Launched—
Reviews31
Category winnerSonnet 18Higher 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 →Sonnet 18 is a golden green floral with citrus lift, linden blossom, mimosa, honeyed pollen and a soft woody base. Reviewers describe it as a summer meadow scent, moving from cut-grass brightness into heady floral sweetness, then settling into earthy, smooth comfort. It suits someone who likes natural-feeling florals…
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 Sonnet 18?
Sonnet 18 takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes; Sonnet 18 is rated 3.99/5 from 96 votes. Choose DNA for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sonnet 18 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, DNA or Sonnet 18?
Sonnet 18 lasts longest (Sonnet 18 78/100, DNA 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, DNA or Sonnet 18?
Sonnet 18 projects furthest (Sonnet 18 68/100, DNA 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do DNA and Sonnet 18 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Rose.
Is DNA or Sonnet 18 better for summer or winter?
DNA suits daytime wear; Sonnet 18 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DNA and Sonnet 18?
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. Sonnet 18 has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Mimosa and Dyer’s Greenweed, a base of Honey, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute.
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