Fragrance comparison

DNWR vs No.5 Periwinkle

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

1 wins

DNWR

Zara

3.4630 votes

Rank #25,983 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

No.5 Periwinkle

Arcadia

5.001 votes

Rank #63,771 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNWR takes 1 of 1 categories.

DNWR
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No.5 Periwinkle
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

DNWR1/1

No.5 Periwinkle0/1

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: DNWR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNWRZara

No.5 PeriwinkleArcadia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

lavender48%

woody30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

BergamotLavenderRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRosemary

Heart

LavenderPine Tree NeedlesJasmineRose

Base

AmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night55

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#63,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDNWRHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara DNWR introduces a sharp herbal freshness that feels casual, clean, and modern. Rosemary and clean lavender lead the scent, making it a reliable option for warm morning runs or running weekend errands in a basic tee and jeans. The base settles into quiet woods, keeping the blend straightforward and easy to wear th…

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No.5 Periwinkle reads as a fresh aromatic wood with a green, slightly resinous edge. Bergamot and rosemary give it a bright herbal opening, lavender and pine needles keep the heart crisp and outdoorsy, and amber, musk, and tonka soften the dry-down. It looks suited to someone who likes clean woody scents with floral …

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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, DNWR or No.5 Periwinkle?

DNWR takes 1 of 1 categories. DNWR is rated 3.46/5 from 30 votes; No.5 Periwinkle is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose DNWR for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No.5 Periwinkle for a aromatic and woody character.

Do DNWR and No.5 Periwinkle smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is DNWR or No.5 Periwinkle better for summer or winter?

DNWR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNWR and No.5 Periwinkle?

DNWR features Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. No.5 Periwinkle has top notes of Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Pine Tree Needles, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.