Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Puma Aqua Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,244 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Puma Aqua Man

Puma

3.5668 votes

Rank #19,370 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Puma Aqua Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

DNA for Men3/5

Puma Aqua Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNA for MenBijan

Puma Aqua ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

3.56/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 31%Had 56%Want 13%

Category winnerDNA for MenRating 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

12%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPuma Aqua ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

Pink GrapefruitGingerPepper

Heart1-3 hrs

MelonTomato LeafCyclamen

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cyclamen, Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Puma Aqua Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall37

Winter13

Day100

Night6

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 51%Work 29%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPuma Aqua ManHigher 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 →

Puma Aqua Man catches people off guard right out of the gate. Despite the blue bottle and aquatic title, this is not your typical watery calone splash. You get an immediate punch of zesty pink grapefruit paired with fiery grated ginger and sharp crushed pepper. The citrus feels crisp and bitter rather than sugary. Wit…

Reviews →

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 Puma Aqua Man?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Puma Aqua Man is rated 3.56/5 from 68 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Puma Aqua Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or Puma Aqua Man?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, Puma Aqua Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or Puma Aqua Man?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Puma Aqua Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and Puma Aqua Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cyclamen, Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is DNA for Men or Puma Aqua Man better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; Puma Aqua Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Puma Aqua Man?

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. Puma Aqua Man has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Melon, Tomato Leaf and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.