Fragrance comparison

Splash vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 386 ratings analysed

4 wins

Splash

Joop!

3.77366 votes

Rank #30,445 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #50,439 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splash takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Splash4/5

Dan Dana1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SplashJoop!

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerSplashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

366 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

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevitySplash

SillageSplash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassowary fruitCoriander

Heart

Sea waterCardamom

Base

CedarLabdanumSandalwood

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,445

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joop! Splash brings a sharp, watery crispness that feels immediately familiar yet subtly different. Designed by Louise Turner, it cuts through the heat with an unusual fruitiness that keeps it from being another generic marine designer scent. A base of dry cedar and warm resins gives the clean, breezy opening a solid …

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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, Splash or Dan Dana?

Splash takes 4 of 5 categories. Splash is rated 3.77/5 from 366 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Splash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splash or Dan Dana?

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

Which projects more, Splash or Dan Dana?

Splash projects furthest (Splash 57/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splash and Dan Dana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Splash or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Splash and Dan Dana?

Splash has top notes of Cassowary fruit and Coriander, heart notes of Sea water and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Labdanum and Sandalwood. 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.