Mau vs Dan Dana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mau takes 3 of 4 categories.
MauChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dan DanaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mau3/4
Dan Dana1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mau
- Sillage & projection
- Mau
- Value for money
- Dan Dana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mau
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MauMau PerfumeDan DanaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
Category winners
LongevityMau
SillageMau
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDan DanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
ManinkaBlack CurrantLavenderWater NotesGreen Tea
Base
LeatherWoody NotesMuskPetitgrainSandalwood
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant 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 seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall25
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#41,919
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,922
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerMauHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMau by Mau Perfume opens with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, bergamot, and mandarin orange that hits the skin with immediate brightness. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a unique heart of maninka fruit and black currant takes over, mixing dark fruity sweetness with dry green tea and soothing lavender. The d…
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, Mau or Dan Dana?
Mau takes 3 of 4 categories. Mau is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Mau for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mau or Dan Dana?
Mau lasts longest (Mau 100/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mau or Dan Dana?
Mau projects furthest (Mau 88/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mau and Dan Dana smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Lavender.
Is Mau or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?
Mau suits evening wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mau and Dan Dana?
Mau has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Maninka, Black Currant, Lavender and Water Notes, a base of Leather, Woody Notes, Musk and Petitgrain. 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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