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Kingsman vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 123 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kingsman takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Kingsman

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kingsman3/5
Dan Dana2/5
Ratings & consensus
Kingsman
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dan Dana
Sillage & projection
Dan Dana
Value for money
Kingsman
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kingsman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KingsmanMaison Alhambra
Dan DanaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerKingsmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
33%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

103 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
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageDan Dana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value87
¤ Price value78
Category winnerKingsmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
herbal30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Juniper BerriesBlood OrangeCitrusesSicilian Lemon
Heart
SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium
Base
CedarPatchouliVetiver
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Citruses, Sicilian Lemon and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall67
Winter21
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex13
Women3
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#49,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKingsmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kingsman by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a blend of juniper berries, blood orange, and Sicilian lemon. This 2022 release offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a heart of sage and lavender. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for men looking for a versatile, cle…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kingsman or Dan Dana?

Kingsman takes 3 of 5 categories. Kingsman is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Kingsman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kingsman or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Kingsman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kingsman or Dan Dana?

Projection is very close: Dan Dana 50/100, Kingsman 49/100 for sillage.

Do Kingsman and Dan Dana smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Citruses, Sicilian Lemon and Lavender.

Is Kingsman or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Kingsman suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kingsman and Dan Dana?

Kingsman has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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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