Gold vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.
GoldChoose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold3/5
Dan Dana2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gold
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dan Dana
- Sillage & projection
- Gold
- Value for money
- Dan Dana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GoldJay ZDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 358 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerGoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
358 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityDan Dana
SillageGold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDan DanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlueberryCardamomGrapefruitGinger
Heart
Pink PepperViolet LeafLavenderVetiver
Base
VanillaAmberMyrhhTeak Wood
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,911
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,922
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJay Z Gold opens with tart blueberry, warm cardamom, and a sharp snap of fresh ginger over a soft amber base. Designed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis in 2013, this aromatic fougere balances sweet fruitiness with cool violet leaf and clean lavender. It wears quietly during crisp autumn evenings or casual office days, offe…
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, Gold or Dan Dana?
Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Gold is rated 3.82/5 from 358 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Gold for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold or Dan Dana?
Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Gold 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold or Dan Dana?
Projection is very close: Gold 51/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.
Do Gold and Dan Dana smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Vetiver.
Is Gold or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold and Dan Dana?
Gold has top notes of Blueberry, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Myrhh and Teak Wood. 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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