Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Mana Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

1 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,886 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Mana Eau de Parfum

UA Hawaii · 2025

—0 votes

Rank #75,065 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 1 of 1 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mana Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and floral character.

DNA for Men1/1

Mana Eau de Parfum0/1

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

Mana Eau de ParfumUA Hawaii

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

white floral100%

floral83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

musky30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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

Clove LeafGardeniaLemon Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Apple BlossomJasmineGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

MuskOakSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Gardenia, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mana Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#75,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

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…

Reviews →

Do not expect a sugary island mist. Mana Eau de Parfum takes an unexpectedly brisk, botanical approach to Hawaiian flora. The opening hits with a bright flash of lemon blossom, quickly sharpened by spicy green clove leaf. Lush gardenia arrives almost immediately. It smells dewy, crisp, and stem-like rather than heavy …

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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.

Do DNA for Men and Mana Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Gardenia, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is DNA for Men or Mana Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; Mana Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Mana Eau de Parfum?

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. Mana Eau de Parfum has top notes of Clove Leaf, Gardenia and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk, Oak and Sandalwood.