Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Grey vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,436 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,515 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hot! Fragrances Grey takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hot! Fragrances Grey2/3

Dan Dana1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityHot! Fragrances Grey

SillageHot! Fragrances Grey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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 Grey or Dan Dana?

Hot! Fragrances Grey takes 2 of 3 categories. Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Dan Dana?

Hot! Fragrances Grey lasts longest (Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Hot! Fragrances Grey projects furthest (Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Grey and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Geranium and Amber.

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

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

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

Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. 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.