Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Dreamer The Original Edition

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,250 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,382 AmberWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Dreamer The Original Edition

Versace

4.095,226 votes

Rank #41,102 AromaticLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dreamer The Original Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus.

DNA for Men1/2

Dreamer The Original Edition1/2

Ratings & consensus: Dreamer The Original Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DNA for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

Dreamer The Original EditionVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.09/ 5 · 5,226 votes

Category winnerDreamer The Original EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

tobacco84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

Top15-25 mins

LavenderSageMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoRoseCarnationGeranium

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanFirVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Fir and Geranium. Durations are only published for Dreamer The Original Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,102

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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Versace Dreamer The Original Edition is a distinct aromatic fougere built around clean herbs, sweet unburned tobacco leaf, and warm coumarin. The first spray releases a sharp burst of wild clary sage, herbal lavender, and bright mandarin orange. Give it fifteen minutes. As the brisk opening settles, powdery rose, spic…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DNA for Men or Dreamer The Original Edition?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Dreamer The Original Edition is rated 4.09/5 from 5,226 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dreamer The Original Edition for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus.

Do DNA for Men and Dreamer The Original Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Fir and Geranium.

Is DNA for Men or Dreamer The Original Edition better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; Dreamer The Original Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Dreamer The Original Edition?

DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood. Dreamer The Original Edition has top notes of Lavender, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco, Rose, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Fir, Vetiver and Cedar.