Fragrance comparison

Prime Lely vs Hidden DNA

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Prime Lely

LELAS

4.004 votes

Rank #59,778 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Hidden DNA

Ipseity

3.001 votes

Rank #65,003 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Lely takes 2 of 4 categories.

Prime Lely
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hidden DNA
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Prime Lely2/4

Hidden DNA1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Hidden DNA
Value for money: Prime Lely
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Prime Lely

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prime LelyLELAS

Hidden DNAIpseity

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHidden DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPrime LelyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PineCypress

Top

Black GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineCitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SpicesBlack OrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

PatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prime Lely, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrime LelyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prime Lely by LELAS delivers an energetic burst of Mediterranean brightness that defies standard designer citrus tropes. It wastes no time. Sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and crushed citrus peel hit the nose with immediate tart clarity. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy opening softens into a clean, dew-covere…

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Hidden DNA by Ipseity is a dense oriental woody blend that balances floral weight against balsamic warmth. It opens with a burst of black gardenia and bergamot before settling into a heart of black orchid and spice. This unisex scent suits those who prefer heavy, assertive profiles during the cooler months or for even…

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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, Prime Lely or Hidden DNA?

Prime Lely takes 2 of 4 categories. Prime Lely is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Hidden DNA is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Prime Lely for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hidden DNA for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Prime Lely or Hidden DNA?

They last about the same: Prime Lely 80/100, Hidden DNA 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Prime Lely or Hidden DNA?

Hidden DNA projects furthest (Hidden DNA 69/100, Prime Lely 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prime Lely and Hidden DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Jasmine.

Is Prime Lely or Hidden DNA better for summer or winter?

Prime Lely suits daytime wear; Hidden DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prime Lely and Hidden DNA?

Prime Lely has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Pine and Cypress. Hidden DNA has top notes of Black Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Black Orchid, Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood.