Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Black vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Black

Ulric de Varens · 2008

3.9416 votes

Rank #45,213 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,480 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Hot! Fragrances Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hot! Fragrances Black2/5

Dan Dana2/5

Ratings & consensus: Hot! Fragrances Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Dan Dana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hot! Fragrances Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances BlackUlric de Varens

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerHot! Fragrances BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

leather30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Teak WoodVetiver

Base3-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Leather. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews1

Overall rank#45,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHot! Fragrances BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Black by Ulric de Varens delivers a crisp citrus punch that quickly settles into dry wood and subtle warmth. Spray it on. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange hit your nose with instant brightness. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge fades into …

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…

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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, Hot! Fragrances Black or Dan Dana?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Hot! Fragrances Black is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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, Hot! Fragrances Black or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Hot! Fragrances Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Black or Dan Dana?

Projection is very close: Hot! Fragrances Black 50/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.

Do Hot! Fragrances Black and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Leather.

Is Hot! Fragrances Black or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Black suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Black and Dan Dana?

Hot! Fragrances Black has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Teak Wood and Vetiver, a base of Leather and Amber. 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.