Fragrance comparison

Voices vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Voices

Maison Alhambra

4.2322 votes

Rank #34,300 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,761 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Voices2/5

DNA for Men3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VoicesMaison Alhambra

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerVoicesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla88%

white floral77%

sweet65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomGardenia

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodOakmoss

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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex0

Women90

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVoicesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Voices by Maison Alhambra is a floral-citrus scent for women, offering a bright opening of mandarin orange, bergamot, and ginger. The heart unfolds with orange blossom and gardenia, resting on a base of creamy vanilla and sandalwood. Perfect for daytime wear in warmer seasons, it provides a light, approachable presenc…

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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, Voices or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Voices is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Voices for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Voices or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, Voices 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Voices or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Voices 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Voices and DNA for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Gardenia.

Is Voices or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

Voices suits daytime wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Voices and DNA for Men?

Voices has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.