Fragrance comparison

Elvis The Lion vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #64,988 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #44,786 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 4 of 4 categories.

Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elvis The Lion0/4

Dan Dana4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageDan Dana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Elvis The Lion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

Reviews →

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, Elvis The Lion or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana takes 4 of 4 categories. Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elvis The Lion or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elvis The Lion or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana projects furthest (Dan Dana 50/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elvis The Lion and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Black Pepper.

Is Elvis The Lion or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Elvis The Lion suits evening wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elvis The Lion and Dan Dana?

Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk. 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.