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Whirlwind vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 28 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Whirlwind

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Whirlwind2/4
Dan Dana2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Whirlwind
Sillage & projection
Whirlwind
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
WhirlwindBrocard
Dan DanaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
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
25%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
63%Hate

8 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
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate34
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityWhirlwind

SillageWhirlwind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value78
Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
green84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonMandarinBergamotLavender
Heart
AppleGeraniumGalbanumBlack PepperJasmineOzonic notes
Base
AmberWoody NotesPatchouliMossMarine notes
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#74,178

PerfumerBelén García

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDan DanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Whirlwind introduces a crisp blast of Mandarin and lavender before settling into a sharp green apple heart. Designed for men who appreciate sporty, outdoorsy profiles, this scent functions best during casual daytime wear. It grounds its breezy, fresh character with a base of moss and patchouli, making it an ea…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whirlwind or Dan Dana?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Whirlwind is rated 2.38/5 from 8 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Whirlwind for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whirlwind or Dan Dana?

Whirlwind lasts longest (Whirlwind 80/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whirlwind or Dan Dana?

Whirlwind projects furthest (Whirlwind 70/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whirlwind and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Whirlwind or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Whirlwind suits day or night wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whirlwind and Dan Dana?

Whirlwind has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Geranium, Galbanum and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Patchouli 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.

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