Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs French Smoking

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,129 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

French Smoking

Evaflor

4.0011 votes

Rank #38,964 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

French Smoking takes 4 of 5 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
French Smoking
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

DNA for Men1/5

French Smoking4/5

Ratings & consensus: French Smoking
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: French Smoking
Sillage & projection: French Smoking
Value for money: French Smoking
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

French SmokingEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 42%Want 28%

Category winnerFrench SmokingRating 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

55%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFrench Smoking

SillageFrench Smoking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value92

Category winnerFrench SmokingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

lavender74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for French Smoking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 44%Work 31%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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French Smoking by Evaflor is a straightforward, budget-friendly men's cologne built around aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and dry woods. The first spritz delivers an eye-opening burst of sharp lavender, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before leveling out into clean cedar and gentle jasmine. Down in the base, q…

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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 French Smoking?

French Smoking takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; French Smoking is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose French Smoking for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or French Smoking?

French Smoking lasts longest (French Smoking 64/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or French Smoking?

French Smoking projects furthest (French Smoking 81/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and French Smoking smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is DNA for Men or French Smoking better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA for Men and French Smoking?

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. French Smoking has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.