Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs En Lace

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,905 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

En Lace

UERMI · 2020

4.3219 votes

Rank #36,344 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

En Lace takes 4 of 5 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
En Lace
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

DNA for Men1/5

En Lace4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

En LaceUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.32/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerEn LaceRating 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

47%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEn Lace

SillageEn Lace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

lactonic30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeClove

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineCarissa

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Gardenia and Cedar. Durations are only published for En Lace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring85

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 23%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,344

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched2020

Reviews1

Category winnerEn LaceHigher 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…

Reviews →

UERMI En Lace takes the delicate texture of vintage lace and grounds it with unexpected culinary spice. A sharp splash of tart mandarin orange and stinging dried clove greets the nose immediately upon spraying. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens. Creamy gardenia and sweet jasmine petals unfold across the hear…

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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 En Lace?

En Lace takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; En Lace is rated 4.32/5 from 19 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose En Lace for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or En Lace?

En Lace lasts longest (En Lace 69/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or En Lace?

Projection is very close: En Lace 63/100, DNA for Men 61/100 for sillage.

Do DNA for Men and En Lace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Gardenia and Cedar.

Is DNA for Men or En Lace better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; En Lace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and En Lace?

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. En Lace has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Clove, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Carissa, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.