Fragrance comparison

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua vs Diamond Diana

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #71,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Diana takes 2 of 2 categories.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Diamond Diana2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

37%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageDiamond Diana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLemonApricotMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderExotic SpicesBlack RoseSandalwoodOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberVetiverCedarVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Diamond Diana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring38

Summer29

Fall95

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerDiamond DianaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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Diamond Diana by Diana Ross is a bold, retro-inspired fragrance that channels the dramatic flair of vintage amber classics. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot, tangy apricot, and crisp green notes that quickly clear away initial alcohol sharpness. Soon, earthy coriander, velvety black rose, and warm sandalwood t…

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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, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Diamond Diana?

Diamond Diana takes 2 of 2 categories. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Diamond Diana?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Diamond Diana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Coriander.

Is Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Diamond Diana better for summer or winter?

Diamond Diana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Diamond Diana?

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet. Diamond Diana has top notes of Green Notes, Lemon, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Exotic Spices, Black Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.