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Silent Opus vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 28 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Silent Opus

    Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Dan Dana

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

Silent Opus2/4
Dan Dana2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Silent Opus
Sillage & projection
Silent Opus
Value for money
Dan Dana
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dan Dana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Silent OpusLydeen
Dan DanaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
25%Like
38%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

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
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevitySilent Opus

SillageSilent Opus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value78
Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
vanilla48%
warm spicy30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CorianderBay LeafAmbretteYlang YlangCardamom
Heart
OreganoSmokeEgyptian JasmineMoroccan RoseGeranium
Base
BenzoinAmberVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedar
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bay Leaf, Geranium and Amber. 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
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silent Opus is an ambitious Oriental Woody fragrance that centers on a dry, resinous profile. With a complex opening of cardamom and bay leaf, it moves into a smoldering heart of oregano and smoke. Designed for those who appreciate woody, herbal textures, it performs best in cooler autumn weather when you want a groun…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Silent Opus or Dan Dana?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Silent Opus is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Silent Opus for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silent Opus or Dan Dana?

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

Which projects more, Silent Opus or Dan Dana?

Silent Opus projects furthest (Silent Opus 67/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silent Opus and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bay Leaf, Geranium and Amber.

Is Silent Opus or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Silent Opus suits evening wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silent Opus and Dan Dana?

Silent Opus has top notes of Coriander, Bay Leaf, Ambrette and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Oregano, Smoke, Egyptian Jasmine and Moroccan Rose, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum. 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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