Fragrance comparison

Sabotage vs Pure Police Pure DNA Homme

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Sabotage

Ayala Moriel

4.605 votes

Rank #34,904 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme

Police

4.2520 votes

Rank #34,296 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Sabotage
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Police Pure DNA Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sabotage1/2

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Sabotage
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pure Police Pure DNA Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SabotageAyala Moriel

Pure Police Pure DNA HommePolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 33%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSabotage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerLemon TreePepperWater NotesTobaccoTonka BeanVetyver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonNutmegCardamomBay Leaf

Heart

LavenderCashmere WoodAmberWormwood

Base

Tonka BeanVetyverPatchouliAfrican Orange FlowerIncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower, Tonka Bean and Vetyver. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,904

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,296

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPure Police Pure DNA HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sabotage opens sharper than its polished note list suggests, with a bitter citrus flash that quickly settles into lemony, soapy freshness. As it dries, tonka, soft tobacco and vetiver give it a grounded, clean masculine shape. It suits someone who likes citrus with texture rather than a bright cologne effect. The ove…

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Pure Police Pure DNA Homme opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, nutmeg, and bay leaf before settling into a warm core of lavender and cashmere wood. As the fragrance dries down, smoky incense, dark patchouli, and tonka bean create a heavy, dark woodiness. It fits cold autumn nights, leather jackets, and casual ev…

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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, Sabotage or Pure Police Pure DNA Homme?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Sabotage is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Pure Police Pure DNA Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Sabotage for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Police Pure DNA Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Sabotage or Pure Police Pure DNA Homme?

Sabotage projects furthest (Sabotage 83/100, Pure Police Pure DNA Homme 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sabotage and Pure Police Pure DNA Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower, Tonka Bean and Vetyver.

Is Sabotage or Pure Police Pure DNA Homme better for summer or winter?

Sabotage suits daytime wear; Pure Police Pure DNA Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sabotage and Pure Police Pure DNA Homme?

Sabotage features Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Lemon Tree and Pepper. Pure Police Pure DNA Homme has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Wormwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetyver, Patchouli and African Orange Flower.