Fragrance comparison

Lattitude Brave vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Lattitude Brave

Hinode

2.9010 votes

Rank #71,805 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,945 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 5 of 5 categories.

Lattitude Brave
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lattitude Brave0/5

DNA for Men5/5

Ratings & consensus: DNA for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNA for Men
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: DNA for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DNA for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lattitude BraveHinode

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 16%Want 32%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerDNA for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

10%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderVetiverCedar

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaIncenseSandalwood

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Lattitude Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night40

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lattitude Brave by Hinode is a modern woody cologne with an unexpected fresh floral twist. Right out of the nozzle, you get a bright burst of crisp bergamot citrus and cracked black pepper, immediately softened by clean gardenia petals that give the scent a smooth, velvety brightness instead of sharp greens. As it set…

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Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lattitude Brave or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men takes 5 of 5 categories. Lattitude Brave is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Lattitude Brave for a woody and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lattitude Brave or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, Lattitude Brave 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lattitude Brave or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Lattitude Brave 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lattitude Brave and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Pepper and Lavender.

Is Lattitude Brave or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

Lattitude Brave suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lattitude Brave and DNA for Men?

Lattitude Brave has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.