Fragrance comparison

Erolfa vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,204 ratings analysed

Erolfa

Creed

4.112,180 votes

Rank #27,928 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,761 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Erolfa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Erolfa2/5

DNA for Men3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErolfaCreed

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,180 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerErolfaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,180 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonVioletCaraway

Heart2-4 hrs

Herbal NotesPine TreeGingerPepperJasmineCyclamenNutmeg Flower

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodOakmossCedar

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Caraway and Ginger. Durations are only published for Erolfa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night24

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,928

PerfumerOlivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerErolfaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Erolfa opens with an immediate burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and juicy honeydew melon, evoking the sensation of cool ocean air on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus settle, green herbal notes and pine needles emerge to give the scent a brisk, natural coastal feel. The base settles into Creed's signature…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Erolfa or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Erolfa is rated 4.11/5 from 2,180 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Erolfa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Erolfa or DNA for Men?

They last about the same: DNA for Men 61/100, Erolfa 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Erolfa or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Erolfa 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erolfa and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Caraway and Ginger.

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

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

What are the notes in Erolfa and DNA for Men?

Erolfa has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Pine Tree, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.