Fragrance comparison

The Man vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Man

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.7713 votes

Rank #63,078 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #48,860 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Man4/5

Dan Dana1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man
Sillage & projection: The Man
Value for money: The Man
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

The ManParfums Marco Serussi

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerThe ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityThe Man

SillageThe Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Tonka BeanBalsam FirVetiver

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man by Parfums Marco Serussi is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for daily male wear. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus initial punch settles, the scent moves into an earthy, resinous heart of balsam fir, vetiver, and sweet tonka bean. The…

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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, The Man or Dan Dana?

The Man takes 4 of 5 categories. The Man is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose The Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man or Dan Dana?

The Man lasts longest (The Man 70/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man or Dan Dana?

The Man projects furthest (The Man 63/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is The Man or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Man and Dan Dana?

The Man has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Balsam Fir and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Labdanum and Musk. 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.