Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Homem Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,575 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Homem Bleu
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

DNA for Men4/5

Homem Bleu1/5

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

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

Category winnerDNA for MenRating 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

6%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value80

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%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

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base5-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Homem Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,278

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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Homem Bleu by Maracujá Brasil delivers an easy, refreshing take on the classic aromatic barbershop profile. The first spray releases a brisk splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up immediately. Within minutes, cooling French lavender cuts through the citrus zest, softening the tart edges into a clean…

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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 Homem Bleu?

DNA for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Homem Bleu?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Homem Bleu?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and Homem Bleu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Sandalwood.

Is DNA for Men or Homem Bleu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Homem Bleu?

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. Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.