Fragrance comparison

Valencia Vice Versa vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valencia Vice Versa

Milestone Perfumes

4.3113 votes

Rank #47,115 VanillaCitrus

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21%scent match

Clearly different

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,854 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valencia Vice Versa takes 3 of 5 categories.

Valencia Vice Versa
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Valencia Vice Versa3/5

DNA for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Valencia Vice Versa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valencia Vice Versa
Sillage & projection: DNA for Men
Value for money: Valencia Vice Versa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DNA for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Valencia Vice VersaMilestone Perfumes

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 69%Had 14%Want 17%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerValencia Vice VersaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityValencia Vice Versa

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value79

Category winnerValencia Vice VersaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomGardenia

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night40

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex11

Women78

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNA for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valencia Vice Versa by Milestone Perfumes opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a noticeable kick of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness fades, the fragrance shifts into a heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It wears best in moderate spring or autumn weather, bringing a clean, citru…

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Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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, Valencia Vice Versa or DNA for Men?

Valencia Vice Versa takes 3 of 5 categories. Valencia Vice Versa is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Valencia Vice Versa for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Valencia Vice Versa or DNA for Men?

Valencia Vice Versa lasts longest (Valencia Vice Versa 65/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valencia Vice Versa or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Valencia Vice Versa 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valencia Vice Versa and DNA for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Gardenia.

Is Valencia Vice Versa or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

Valencia Vice Versa suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valencia Vice Versa and DNA for Men?

Valencia Vice Versa has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.