Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs SO ± Satin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,905 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,225 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 sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

DNA for Men3/5

SO ± Satin2/5

Ratings & consensus: SO ± Satin
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SO ± Satin
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: DNA for Men
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

SO ± SatinUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

Category winnerSO ± SatinRating 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

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value44

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh 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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Pepper. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,225

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

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 overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

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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 SO ± Satin?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNA for Men or SO ± Satin?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA for Men or SO ± Satin?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, SO ± Satin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA for Men and SO ± Satin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Pepper.

Is DNA for Men or SO ± Satin better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear; SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNA for Men and SO ± Satin?

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. SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper.