Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Jules (2016)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 391 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,743 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Jules (2016)

Dior · 2016

4.33367 votes

Rank #1,317 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jules (2016) 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.
Jules (2016)
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

DNA for Men1/5

Jules (2016)4/5

Ratings & consensus: Jules (2016)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jules (2016)
Sillage & projection: Jules (2016)
Value for money: DNA for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jules (2016)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

Jules (2016)Dior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.33/ 5 · 367 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerJules (2016)Rating 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

56%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

367 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJules (2016)

SillageJules (2016)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value55

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%

green100%

fresh91%

woody83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and fresh 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

Top

GalbanumHerbal Notes

Heart

CyclamenHedioneBlack Pepper

Base

FirLeatherCedar

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Fir, Leather and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,317

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2016

Reviews89

Category winnerJules (2016)Higher 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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Dior Jules (2016) is a bracing aromatic green fragrance that cuts straight through modern perfume trends with bitter botanicals, crisp woods, and vintage leather. It opens with an immediate snap of sharp Iranian galbanum and crushed green garden herbs, delivering a raw freshness like snapping cold pine twigs in a damp…

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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 Jules (2016)?

Jules (2016) takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Jules (2016) is rated 4.33/5 from 367 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jules (2016) for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Jules (2016)?

Jules (2016) lasts longest (Jules (2016) 73/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Jules (2016)?

Jules (2016) projects furthest (Jules (2016) 67/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and Jules (2016) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Fir, Leather and Cedar.

Is DNA for Men or Jules (2016) better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Jules (2016)?

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. Jules (2016) has top notes of Galbanum and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Cyclamen, Hedione and Black Pepper, a base of Fir, Leather and Cedar.