Fragrance comparison

New York Perfume Five vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

New York Perfume Five

Parfums Constantine

1.003 votes

Rank #74,006 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #37,145 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

New York Perfume Five
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

New York Perfume Five1/4

DNA for Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNA for Men
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: New York Perfume Five
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

New York Perfume FiveParfums Constantine

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNew York Perfume FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

animalic83%

smoky65%

woody48%

fresh30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderManinka

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherWoody Notes

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for New York Perfume Five, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 23%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine New York Perfume Five opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and tart bergamot that quickly cuts through the air. The initial alcohol flash settles within three minutes. What follows is a smooth, slightly sweet wave of mandarin orange and dried lavender buds. The ginger hits immediately. As the c…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New York Perfume Five or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. New York Perfume Five is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose New York Perfume Five for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New York Perfume Five or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, New York Perfume Five 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York Perfume Five or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, New York Perfume Five 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York Perfume Five and DNA for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is New York Perfume Five or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

New York Perfume Five suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York Perfume Five and DNA for Men?

New York Perfume Five has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Maninka, a base of Leather and Woody Notes. 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.