Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Formentera

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,458 AmberWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,199 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

DNA for Men2/4

Formentera2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formentera
Sillage & projection: Formentera
Value for money: DNA for Men
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

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

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%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Ginger. Durations are only published for Formentera, 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–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

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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Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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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 Formentera?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Formentera?

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

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Formentera?

Formentera projects furthest (Formentera 100/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and Formentera smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Ginger.

Is DNA for Men or Formentera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Formentera?

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. Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver.