Fragrance comparison

Petit vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 237 ratings analysed

3 wins

Petit

Guerlain

3.96217 votes

Rank #12,525 CitrusYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #47,963 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petit takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Petit3/5

Dan Dana2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetitGuerlain

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerPetitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

217 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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillagePetit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderCitrusesBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaJasmineRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanVanilla

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Petit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall41

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex59

Women38

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,525

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#47,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPetitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petit Guerlain by Guerlain offers a gentle, refreshing profile designed around lightness and comfort. It opens with an uplifting burst of mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot, and herbal lavender, giving the scent an instant citrus crispness. As that sunny introduction settles, a soft heart emerges with powdery mimosa, su…

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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, Petit or Dan Dana?

Petit takes 3 of 5 categories. Petit is rated 3.96/5 from 217 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Petit for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petit or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Petit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petit or Dan Dana?

Projection is very close: Petit 51/100, Dan Dana 50/100 for sillage.

Do Petit and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Petit or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Petit and Dan Dana?

Petit has top notes of Lavender, Citruses, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.