Fragrance comparison

M vs DNA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

4 wins

Odoratika

4.2631 votes

Rank #10,722 SweetPowdery

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21%scent match

Clearly different

DNA

Milton Lloyd

3.9433 votes

Rank #42,851 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M takes 4 of 7 categories.

M
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
DNA
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

M4/7

DNA3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MOdoratika

DNAMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

3.94/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerMRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

24%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerDNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityM

SillageM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value94

Category winnerDNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

chocolate69%

Champagne61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

honey77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChampagneWhite Chocolate

Heart

RoseRose PetalsAldehydesArum Lily

Base

LipstickDark ChocolatePinot Noir grapesHoneyBourbon VanillaMuskWhite LilyJasmine Sambac

Top

Orange BlossomItalian OrangeBitter Orange

Heart

GingerJasmine SambacRose

Base

HoneyAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Honey, Musk and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer8

Fall69

Winter100

Day7

Night100

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night77

Category winnerDNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,722

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#42,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M by Odoratika is a bold Floral Aldehyde that centers on a rich, lipstick-inspired rose. Launched in 2019, it leans into a decadent, vintage aesthetic. Expect heavy notes of dark chocolate, champagne, and honey that project strongly. Best suited for evening wear during cooler autumn or winter weather when you want a f…

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DNA by Milton Lloyd opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and sweet orange blossom. This initial fizz settles quickly, letting a warm heart of spicy ginger and jasmine sambac take over. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it develops a deep base of thick honey and amber that feels cozy rather than overly sugary. …

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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, M or DNA?

M takes 4 of 7 categories. M is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; DNA is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes. Choose M for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose DNA for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M or DNA?

M lasts longest (M 90/100, DNA 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M or DNA?

M projects furthest (M 87/100, DNA 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M and DNA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Honey, Musk and Jasmine Sambac.

Is M or DNA better for summer or winter?

For summer, DNA is the stronger pick. For winter, M is the stronger pick. M suits evening wear; DNA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M and DNA?

M has top notes of Champagne and White Chocolate, heart notes of Rose, Rose Petals, Aldehydes and Arum Lily, a base of Lipstick, Dark Chocolate, Pinot Noir grapes and Honey. DNA has top notes of Orange Blossom, Italian Orange and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber and Musk.