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For Him vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 25 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • For Him

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

For Him0/1
Dan Dana1/1
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
Dan Dana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
For HimGruhme
Dan DanaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
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
0%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 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
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value78
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 6 hours
OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men10
Unisex50
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,074

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For Him by Gruhme is a classic woody aromatic fragrance crafted for men who appreciate traditional structure with an earthy, tailored presence. Formulated by perfumer Julie Pluchet, the scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, bergamot, lemon, crisp lavender, and cool juniper berries. This bracing start quickly…

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…

Reviews →
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, For Him or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana takes 1 of 1 categories. For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do For Him and Dan Dana smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender.

Is For Him or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Him and Dan Dana?

For Him has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oak, Amber, Musk and Cumin. 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.

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