Fragrance comparison

English Breakfast vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

English Breakfast

Mark Buxton

3.4043 votes

Rank #23,502 WoodyAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #38,455 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

English Breakfast takes 3 of 5 categories.

English Breakfast
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

English Breakfast3/5

DNA for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: DNA for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: English Breakfast
Sillage & projection: English Breakfast
Value for money: DNA for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: English Breakfast

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

English BreakfastMark Buxton

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 58%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerDNA for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEnglish Breakfast

SillageEnglish Breakfast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeGingerCorianderGeraniumBergamotPepperGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

MarigoldPalisander RosewoodGardeniaJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverFirCedarBenzoinFrench labdanumPatchouli

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGinger, Geranium, Bergamot and Pepper. Durations are only published for English Breakfast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night6

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,502

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#38,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEnglish BreakfastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

English Breakfast by Mark Buxton defies its morning tea name by delivering a crisp, aromatic chypre structure built on citrus and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of orange, tart bergamot, sharp ginger, and herbal galbanum that feels instantly brisk. As the initial brightness settles, subtle floral notes of ga…

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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…

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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, English Breakfast or DNA for Men?

English Breakfast takes 3 of 5 categories. English Breakfast is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose English Breakfast for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, English Breakfast or DNA for Men?

English Breakfast lasts longest (English Breakfast 66/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, English Breakfast or DNA for Men?

English Breakfast projects furthest (English Breakfast 66/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do English Breakfast and DNA for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Geranium, Bergamot and Pepper.

Is English Breakfast or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in English Breakfast and DNA for Men?

English Breakfast has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Marigold, Palisander Rosewood, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Fir, Cedar and Benzoin. 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.