Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Mark Birley

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #38,453 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

DNA for Men3/5

Mark Birley2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

Mark BirleyMark Birley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

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%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match30%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 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Leather. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

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#38,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMark BirleyHigher 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 →

Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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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 Mark Birley?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Mark Birley?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Mark Birley?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Mark Birley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and Mark Birley smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Leather.

Is DNA for Men or Mark Birley better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; Mark Birley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Mark Birley?

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. Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.