Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Jules

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 520 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,543 AmberWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Jules

Dior · 1980

4.34496 votes

Rank #1,757 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jules 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
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

DNA for Men1/5

Jules4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

JulesDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.34/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerJulesRating 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

53%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

496 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJules

SillageJules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value48

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%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

mossy77%

floral69%

leather61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

LavenderArtemisiaCarawayBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseBasilCedarCyclamenSandalwoodJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherFirMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Caraway and Jasmine. 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

Spring73

Summer33

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night99

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,757

PerfumerJean Martel

Launched1980

Reviews58

Category winnerJulesHigher 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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Jules by Dior is a dry, aromatic green fragrance that cuts through modern sweetness with crisp herbs and rugged leather. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter artemisia, French lavender, and spicy caraway seed, delivering an immediate fresh barbershop character. As it settles, earthy carnation, cedar wood, and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DNA for Men or Jules?

Jules takes 4 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Jules is rated 4.34/5 from 496 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jules for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Jules?

Jules lasts longest (Jules 72/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Jules?

Jules projects furthest (Jules 65/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and Jules smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Caraway and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Jules?

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 has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Basil and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Fir and Musk.