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DNA for Men vs His OG Aspiration

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Closely related
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.

  • His OG Aspiration

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

DNA for Men2/4
His OG Aspiration2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
His OG Aspiration
Sillage & projection
His OG Aspiration
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
His OG AspirationThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 83%Had 11%Want 6%
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

43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityHis OG Aspiration

SillageHis OG Aspiration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value69
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%
woody100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm 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
Notes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotLavenderGardeniaVanillaBenzoinOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for His OG Aspiration, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer8
Fall83
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,611

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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His OG Aspiration by The Dua Brand is a leather and oriental woody fragrance designed for men who appreciate classic nineties styling. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, crisp mandarin orange, and sharp ginger that quickly energizes the senses. Soon, aromatic lavender and soft floral touches of jasmine and…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DNA for Men or His OG Aspiration?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; His OG Aspiration is rated 4.00/5 from 7 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 His OG Aspiration for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or His OG Aspiration?

His OG Aspiration lasts longest (His OG Aspiration 70/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or His OG Aspiration?

His OG Aspiration projects furthest (His OG Aspiration 69/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and His OG Aspiration smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is DNA for Men or His OG Aspiration better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; His OG Aspiration suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and His OG Aspiration?

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. His OG Aspiration features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

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