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Ormonde Man vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 2,072 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ormonde Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Ormonde Man

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ormonde Man4/5
Dan Dana1/5
Ratings & consensus
Ormonde Man
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ormonde Man
Sillage & projection
Ormonde Man
Value for money
Dan Dana
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ormonde Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ormonde ManOrmonde Jayne
Dan DanaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 2,052 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerOrmonde ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,368 votes

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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityOrmonde Man

SillageOrmonde Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value78
Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy65%
soft spicy53%
powdery42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomPink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotCoriander
Heart
Black hemlock or TsugaAgarwood (Oud)
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Coriander and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men78
Unisex19
Women3
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#609

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews418

Overall rank#49,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOrmonde ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pink pepper, and green juniper berries that instantly sets a cool, forest-like tone. As the top notes settle, the central black hemlock note emerges alongside dry cedar and soft cardamom, creating an aromatic coniferous atmosphere on skin. The base grounds the fragranc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ormonde Man or Dan Dana?

Ormonde Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Ormonde Man is rated 4.12/5 from 2,052 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ormonde Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ormonde Man or Dan Dana?

Ormonde Man lasts longest (Ormonde Man 73/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ormonde Man or Dan Dana?

Ormonde Man projects furthest (Ormonde Man 61/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ormonde Man and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Ormonde Man or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ormonde Man and Dan Dana?

Ormonde Man has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Black hemlock or Tsuga and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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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