Fragrance comparison

Perseus vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,415 ratings analysed

4 wins

Perseus

Parfums de Marly

3.902,395 votes

Rank #3,947 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,798 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perseus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Perseus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Perseus4/5

Dan Dana1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerseusParfums de Marly

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 2,395 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerPerseusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

2,395 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

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPerseus

SillagePerseus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

Dry WoodCashmere WoodAmbergrisBalsam FirCedarTonka Bean

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Perseus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex26

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,947

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#45,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPerseusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perseus by Parfums de Marly delivers an immediate shock of tart, bitter grapefruit and juicy bergamot. The citrus does not vanish quickly like traditional colognes. Instead, it holds firm for hours before yielding to an earthy vetiver heart and a sharp cedar base. You get a bright, energizing burst that feels grounded…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Perseus or Dan Dana?

Perseus takes 4 of 5 categories. Perseus is rated 3.90/5 from 2,395 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Perseus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perseus or Dan Dana?

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

Which projects more, Perseus or Dan Dana?

Perseus projects furthest (Perseus 57/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perseus and Dan Dana smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Vetiver.

Is Perseus or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Perseus and Dan Dana?

Perseus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Vetiver, Green Mandarin and Geranium, a base of Dry Wood, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. 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.