Fragrance comparison

L'Orangerie IV vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

L'Orangerie IV

Maracujá Brasil

3.8520 votes

Rank #54,729 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,170 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

L'Orangerie IV
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Orangerie IV2/5

Dan Dana2/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Orangerie IV
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: L'Orangerie IV
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

L'Orangerie IVMaracujá Brasil

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerL'Orangerie IVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value78

Category winnerL'Orangerie IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

aromatic65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryPlumCorianderCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberTexas Cedar

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Coriander. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie IV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall54

Winter23

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,729

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening comes out swinging. A bright splash of bergamot, tangy grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange wakes up your senses right away. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly, uncovering a surprisingly warm heart of dark plum, sweet raspberry, and crushed coriander seeds. Cardamom adds an aromat…

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, L'Orangerie IV or Dan Dana?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. L'Orangerie IV is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose L'Orangerie IV for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Orangerie IV or Dan Dana?

They last about the same: Dan Dana 62/100, L'Orangerie IV 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Orangerie IV or Dan Dana?

Projection is very close: L'Orangerie IV 50/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.

Do L'Orangerie IV and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Coriander.

Is L'Orangerie IV or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

L'Orangerie IV suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Orangerie IV and Dan Dana?

L'Orangerie IV has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Plum, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber and Texas Cedar. 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.