Fragrance comparison

Axis Diamond Sensual vs Black Dianthus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

2 wins

Axis Diamond Sensual

Axis

3.754 votes

Rank #45,630 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Diamond Sensual takes 2 of 3 categories.

Axis Diamond Sensual
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Axis Diamond Sensual2/3

Black Dianthus1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Diamond SensualAxis

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAxis Diamond Sensual

SillageAxis Diamond Sensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAlmond BlossomCherryMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceRoseIrisViolet

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanVanillaVetiverMusk

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry, Licorice and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Diamond Sensual opens with a soft fruity sweetness, where cherry, peach and citrus sit over a powdery floral heart. Reviews point to cherry and violet standing out, and the overall effect reads as comforting, sweet and easy to enjoy. As it settles, vanilla, tonka, musk and patchouli give it a warmer, smoother bas…

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Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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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, Axis Diamond Sensual or Black Dianthus?

Axis Diamond Sensual takes 2 of 3 categories. Axis Diamond Sensual is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes. Choose Axis Diamond Sensual for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Diamond Sensual or Black Dianthus?

Axis Diamond Sensual lasts longest (Axis Diamond Sensual 90/100, Black Dianthus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Diamond Sensual or Black Dianthus?

Axis Diamond Sensual projects furthest (Axis Diamond Sensual 70/100, Black Dianthus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Diamond Sensual and Black Dianthus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Licorice and Vetiver.

Is Axis Diamond Sensual or Black Dianthus better for summer or winter?

Axis Diamond Sensual suits evening wear; Black Dianthus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Diamond Sensual and Black Dianthus?

Axis Diamond Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Almond Blossom, Cherry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice, Rose and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna.