Fragrance comparison

Smyrna vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 453 ratings analysed

4 wins

Smyrna

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.21433 votes

Rank #6,739 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #48,235 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smyrna takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Smyrna4/5

Dan Dana1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 433 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerSmyrnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

433 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevitySmyrna

SillageSmyrna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vetiver and Citruses. Durations are only published for Smyrna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer56

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex47

Women49

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#48,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSmyrnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…

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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, Smyrna or Dan Dana?

Smyrna takes 4 of 5 categories. Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, Smyrna or Dan Dana?

They last about the same: Smyrna 63/100, Dan Dana 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Smyrna or Dan Dana?

Smyrna projects furthest (Smyrna 56/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smyrna and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vetiver and Citruses.

Is Smyrna or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Smyrna and Dan Dana?

Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver. 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.