Fragrance comparison

Viking No. 11 vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Viking No. 11

Twist · 2022

5.001 votes

Rank #54,886 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,389 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 4 categories.

Viking No. 11
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Viking No. 111/4

Dan Dana3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Viking No. 11
Value for money: Dan Dana
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

Viking No. 11Twist

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageViking No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

marine69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMarine notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Apple BlossomPatchouliBay Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodAmbergrisMoss

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Moss. Durations are only published for Viking No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Party 19%Date 15%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Twist Viking No. 11 hits the air with a brisk shock of tart pink grapefruit peel and salty ocean water. The opening feels clean, icy, and invigorating. Within fifteen minutes, a crisp herbal heart takes shape as crushed bay leaf, sweet apple blossom, and green patchouli join the nautical spray. The base anchors the fr…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Viking No. 11 or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 4 categories. Viking No. 11 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Viking No. 11 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Viking No. 11 or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana lasts longest (Dan Dana 62/100, Viking No. 11 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Viking No. 11 or Dan Dana?

Viking No. 11 projects furthest (Viking No. 11 75/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Viking No. 11 and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Moss.

Is Viking No. 11 or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Viking No. 11 suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Viking No. 11 and Dan Dana?

Viking No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit and Marine notes, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Patchouli and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambergris and Moss. 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.