Fragrance comparison

Ecko by Marc Ecko vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,382 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,204 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecko by Marc Ecko takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ecko by Marc Ecko
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ecko by Marc Ecko4/5

Dan Dana1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Value for money: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ecko by Marc Ecko

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageEcko by Marc Ecko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

fresh77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruitCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceViolet LeafArtemisia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIncenseTonka Bean

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Citruses, Violet Leaf and Musk. Durations are only published for Ecko by Marc Ecko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,382

PerfumerLois Evans, Vincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#45,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko by Marc Ecko opens with an energetic jolt of cold pressed grapefruit, tart citrus pulp, and grated ginger. The initial spray delivers a brisk alcohol flash before settling quickly into a crisp, invigorating morning lather. Within twenty minutes, sweet black licorice and grassy violet leaf surface to balance …

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Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Dan Dana?

Ecko by Marc Ecko takes 4 of 5 categories. Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecko by Marc Ecko or Dan Dana?

Ecko by Marc Ecko projects furthest (Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecko by Marc Ecko and Dan Dana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Citruses, Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is Ecko by Marc Ecko or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecko by Marc Ecko and Dan Dana?

Ecko by Marc Ecko has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Citruses, heart notes of Licorice, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Incense and Tonka Bean. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.