Fragrance comparison

A87 Eclipse vs Diplomate Extreme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

A87 Eclipse

Aéropostale

3.5826 votes

Rank #31,223 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Diplomate Extreme

Paris Bleu Parfums

4.0522 votes

Rank #38,963 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diplomate Extreme takes 3 of 5 categories.

A87 Eclipse
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Diplomate Extreme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A87 Eclipse2/5

Diplomate Extreme3/5

Ratings & consensus: Diplomate Extreme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diplomate Extreme
Sillage & projection: Diplomate Extreme
Value for money: A87 Eclipse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A87 Eclipse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A87 EclipseAéropostale

Diplomate ExtremeParis Bleu Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerDiplomate ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

45%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDiplomate Extreme

SillageDiplomate Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value75

Category winnerA87 EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

marine60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

LavenderSageCistus Incanus

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood

Top20 to 30 minutes

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

Sea NotesLavenderSagePetitgrain

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberwoodSandalwoodVanillaCashmere WoodPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for Diplomate Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall77

Winter77

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer82

Fall73

Winter55

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerA87 EclipseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…

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Diplomate Extreme by Paris Bleu Parfums delivers a clean, invigorating introduction centered on bright citrus and breezy coastal notes. It opens with a vibrant splash of lime, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, sharpened by a tiny pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart brings in refreshing sea …

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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, A87 Eclipse or Diplomate Extreme?

Diplomate Extreme takes 3 of 5 categories. A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; Diplomate Extreme is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Diplomate Extreme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A87 Eclipse or Diplomate Extreme?

Diplomate Extreme lasts longest (Diplomate Extreme 49/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A87 Eclipse or Diplomate Extreme?

Diplomate Extreme projects furthest (Diplomate Extreme 50/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A87 Eclipse and Diplomate Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage.

Is A87 Eclipse or Diplomate Extreme better for summer or winter?

A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear; Diplomate Extreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A87 Eclipse and Diplomate Extreme?

A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood. Diplomate Extreme has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lavender, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.