Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs New York Perfume Five

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #37,145 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

New York Perfume Five

Parfums Constantine

1.003 votes

Rank #74,006 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
New York Perfume Five
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

DNA for Men3/4

New York Perfume Five1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNA for Men
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: New York Perfume Five
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

New York Perfume FiveParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNew York Perfume FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

leather100%

animalic83%

smoky65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both leather 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

GingerMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderManinka

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger. Durations are only published for New York Perfume Five, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 23%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#74,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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…

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Parfums Constantine New York Perfume Five opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and tart bergamot that quickly cuts through the air. The initial alcohol flash settles within three minutes. What follows is a smooth, slightly sweet wave of mandarin orange and dried lavender buds. The ginger hits immediately. As the c…

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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 New York Perfume Five?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; New York Perfume Five is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose New York Perfume Five for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or New York Perfume Five?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, New York Perfume Five 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or New York Perfume Five?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, New York Perfume Five 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and New York Perfume Five smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger.

Is DNA for Men or New York Perfume Five better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; New York Perfume Five suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and New York Perfume Five?

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. New York Perfume Five has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Maninka, a base of Leather and Woody Notes.