Irida vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irida takes 4 of 5 categories.
IridaChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irida4/5
Dan Dana1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Irida
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Irida
- Sillage & projection
- Irida
- Value for money
- Dan Dana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Irida
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IridaAngelos Créations OlfactivesDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerIridaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
21%Like
13%Ok
1%Dislike
4%Hate
70 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
LongevityIrida
SillageIrida
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDan DanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris92%
musky84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafTunisian Neroli
Heart
OrrisCarrot SeedsVioletClovesCinnamonJasmine
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverLabdanumSandalwoodAmyrisGuaiac Wood
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Cloves, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall80
Winter72
Day100
Night95
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#13,756
PerfumerAngelos Balamis
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#50,439
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerIridaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIrida opens with a sharp burst of green violet leaf and Tunisian neroli that immediately signals a raw botanical scent profile. Within minutes, the composition shifts toward a dense core of natural orris root, carrot seeds, and sweet violet petals. Warm accents of clove and cinnamon add a dry spice, preventing the flo…
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, Irida or Dan Dana?
Irida takes 4 of 5 categories. Irida is rated 4.31/5 from 70 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Irida for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Irida or Dan Dana?
Irida lasts longest (Irida 70/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Irida or Dan Dana?
Irida projects furthest (Irida 60/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Irida and Dan Dana smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Cloves, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
Is Irida or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
Irida suits day or night wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Irida and Dan Dana?
Irida has top notes of Violet Leaf and Tunisian Neroli, heart notes of Orris, Carrot Seeds, Violet and Cloves, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vetiver, Labdanum and Sandalwood. 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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