Fragrance comparison

Touq Gold vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Touq Gold

Risala

3.676 votes

Rank #65,280 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #50,340 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Touq Gold
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Touq Gold2/4

Dan Dana2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Touq Gold
Value for money: Touq Gold
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

Touq GoldRisala

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

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

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageTouq Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTouq GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

musky74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack CurrantRaspberry

Base

Whipped CreamMarshmallowMuskAmbrette

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Touq Gold opens with bright mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit, then settles into a sweeter fruity floral heart with orange blossom, raspberry, and black currant. The dry-down looks soft and dessert-like, with whipped cream, marshmallow, musk, and ambrette giving it a fluffy, musky finish. It reads as a citrusy sweet …

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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, Touq Gold or Dan Dana?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Touq Gold is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Touq Gold for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Touq Gold or Dan Dana?

They last about the same: Dan Dana 62/100, Touq Gold 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Touq Gold or Dan Dana?

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

Do Touq Gold and Dan Dana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Raspberry.

Is Touq Gold or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Touq Gold and Dan Dana?

Touq Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Raspberry, a base of Whipped Cream, Marshmallow, Musk and Ambrette. 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.