Fragrance comparison

DNA for Men vs Witch

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

1 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #37,088 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #75,314 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 1 of 1 categories.

DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Witch
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

DNA for Men1/1

Witch0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

WitchG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#75,314

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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…

Reviews →

Witch by G Parfums is an assertive green chypre built on striking botanical contrasts. You get an immediate flash of sharp galbanum, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before the composition settles. It smells earthy, herbal, and unapologetically crisp. A surprising bite of tart pineapple cuts right through dr…

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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 Witch?

DNA for Men takes 1 of 1 categories. DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Witch is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Witch for a aromatic and woody character.

Do DNA for Men and Witch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is DNA for Men or Witch better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA for Men and Witch?

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. Witch features Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Elemi resin, Pineapple and Patchouli.