Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Mixed Thoughts

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,617 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mixed Thoughts

Tujoué

4.258 votes

Rank #23,355 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mixed Thoughts takes 3 of 4 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mixed Thoughts
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

DNA for Men1/4

Mixed Thoughts3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

Mixed ThoughtsTujoué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

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

63%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMixed Thoughts

SillageMixed Thoughts

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value67

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%

fruity100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

sweet53%

mossy42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

GrapesPineappleFirLemon

Heart

MaceCedarCyclamenOrris

Base

DreamwoodAmberwoodOakmossImmortelle

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cyclamen, Fir and Oakmoss. 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

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,355

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMixed ThoughtsHigher 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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Jorge Lee combines sharp pineapple and dark green fir needles in the opening of Mixed Thoughts, creating a crisp contrast against sweet grapes and juicy lemon. As the scent settles, warm cedar and spicy mace merge with earthy oakmoss and dry amberwood. It sits comfortably between cool outdoor air and professional offi…

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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 Mixed Thoughts?

Mixed Thoughts takes 3 of 4 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Mixed Thoughts is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mixed Thoughts for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Mixed Thoughts?

Mixed Thoughts lasts longest (Mixed Thoughts 80/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Mixed Thoughts?

Mixed Thoughts projects furthest (Mixed Thoughts 72/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and Mixed Thoughts smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cyclamen, Fir and Oakmoss.

Is DNA for Men or Mixed Thoughts better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Mixed Thoughts?

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. Mixed Thoughts has top notes of Grapes, Pineapple, Fir and Lemon, heart notes of Mace, Cedar, Cyclamen and Orris, a base of Dreamwood, Amberwood, Oakmoss and Immortelle.