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His OG Aspiration vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • His OG Aspiration

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • DNA for Men

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

His OG Aspiration2/4
DNA for Men2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
His OG Aspiration
Sillage & projection
His OG Aspiration
Value for money
DNA for Men
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
His OG AspirationThe Dua Brand
DNA for MenBijan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 83%Had 11%Want 6%
3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate

7 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityHis OG Aspiration

SillageHis OG Aspiration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value79
Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotLavenderGardeniaVanillaBenzoinOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon
Heart
JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium
Base
AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for His OG Aspiration, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Spring33
Summer8
Fall83
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His OG Aspiration by The Dua Brand is a leather and oriental woody fragrance designed for men who appreciate classic nineties styling. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, crisp mandarin orange, and sharp ginger that quickly energizes the senses. Soon, aromatic lavender and soft floral touches of jasmine and…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, His OG Aspiration or DNA for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. His OG Aspiration is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose His OG Aspiration for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, His OG Aspiration or DNA for Men?

His OG Aspiration lasts longest (His OG Aspiration 70/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His OG Aspiration or DNA for Men?

His OG Aspiration projects furthest (His OG Aspiration 69/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His OG Aspiration and DNA for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is His OG Aspiration or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

His OG Aspiration suits day or night wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His OG Aspiration and DNA for Men?

His OG Aspiration features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. 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.

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