Fragrance comparison

French Smoking vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

French Smoking

Evaflor

4.0011 votes

Rank #38,964 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,129 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

French Smoking takes 4 of 5 categories.

French Smoking
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

French Smoking4/5

DNA for Men1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

French SmokingEvaflor

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 42%Want 28%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerFrench SmokingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFrench Smoking

SillageFrench Smoking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value79

Category winnerFrench SmokingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

lavender74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Durations are only published for French Smoking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 44%Work 31%Party 14%Date 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

French Smoking by Evaflor is a straightforward, budget-friendly men's cologne built around aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and dry woods. The first spritz delivers an eye-opening burst of sharp lavender, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before leveling out into clean cedar and gentle jasmine. Down in the base, q…

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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, French Smoking or DNA for Men?

French Smoking takes 4 of 5 categories. French Smoking is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose French Smoking for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, French Smoking or DNA for Men?

French Smoking lasts longest (French Smoking 64/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, French Smoking or DNA for Men?

French Smoking projects furthest (French Smoking 81/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do French Smoking and DNA for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is French Smoking or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in French Smoking and DNA for Men?

French Smoking has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. 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.