Fragrance comparison

Hidden DNA vs Prime Lely

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Hidden DNA

Ipseity

3.001 votes

Rank #65,003 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Prime Lely

LELAS

4.004 votes

Rank #59,778 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Lely takes 2 of 4 categories.

Hidden DNA
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prime Lely
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hidden DNA1/4

Prime Lely2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Hidden DNA
Value for money: Prime Lely
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Prime Lely

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hidden DNAIpseity

Prime LelyLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHidden DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPrime LelyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineCitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SpicesBlack OrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

PatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwood

Top20-40 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PineCypress

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Citruses, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Prime Lely, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrime LelyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hidden DNA by Ipseity is a dense oriental woody blend that balances floral weight against balsamic warmth. It opens with a burst of black gardenia and bergamot before settling into a heart of black orchid and spice. This unisex scent suits those who prefer heavy, assertive profiles during the cooler months or for even…

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Prime Lely by LELAS delivers an energetic burst of Mediterranean brightness that defies standard designer citrus tropes. It wastes no time. Sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and crushed citrus peel hit the nose with immediate tart clarity. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy opening softens into a clean, dew-covere…

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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, Hidden DNA or Prime Lely?

Prime Lely takes 2 of 4 categories. Hidden DNA is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Prime Lely is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hidden DNA for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prime Lely for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hidden DNA or Prime Lely?

They last about the same: Hidden DNA 80/100, Prime Lely 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hidden DNA or Prime Lely?

Hidden DNA projects furthest (Hidden DNA 69/100, Prime Lely 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hidden DNA and Prime Lely smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Citruses, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Hidden DNA or Prime Lely better for summer or winter?

Hidden DNA suits evening wear; Prime Lely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hidden DNA and Prime Lely?

Hidden DNA has top notes of Black Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Black Orchid, Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood. Prime Lely has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Pine and Cypress.