Fragrance comparison

Baie Rose 26 Chicago vs Diorama

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 576 ratings analysed

Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Le Labo

3.92356 votes

Rank #5,522 RoseAldehydic

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20%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Diorama

Dior · 1948

4.30220 votes

Rank #4,847 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diorama takes 6 of 7 categories.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Choose it for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Diorama
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago1/7

Diorama6/7

Ratings & consensus: Diorama
Community sentiment: Diorama
Longevity: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Sillage & projection: Diorama
Value for money: Diorama
Versatility: Diorama
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diorama

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baie Rose 26 ChicagoLe Labo

DioramaDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

4.30/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerDioramaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

356 votes

58%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerDioramaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBaie Rose 26 Chicago

SillageDiorama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value41

Category winnerDioramaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aldehydic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both musky and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosePink PepperAldehydesPepperCloveMuskVirginia CedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumPeachMelonBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineTuberoseRoseCinnamonVioletCarawayPepper

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumLeatherVetiverSandalwoodMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Pepper, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Baie Rose 26 Chicago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall69

Winter41

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer48

Fall98

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDioramaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,522

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#4,847

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1948

Reviews25

Category winnerDioramaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baie Rose 26 Chicago by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on the classic floral family. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition centers on an authentic, fresh rose brightened by fizzy aldehydes and brisk pink pepper. Rather than leaning sweet or heavy, the floral heart is tempered by dry pepper, warm …

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Dior Diorama opens with a dense, mouthwatering swirl of dark stewed plum, ripe peach, and sunny bergamot that smells deep and golden rather than sugary. As the opening settles on skin, creamy gardenia petals, jasmine, and warm cinnamon weave through the heart, creating a rich spicy floral warmth reminiscent of an anti…

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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, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Diorama?

Diorama takes 6 of 7 categories. Baie Rose 26 Chicago is rated 3.92/5 from 356 votes; Diorama is rated 4.30/5 from 220 votes. Choose Baie Rose 26 Chicago for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Diorama for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Diorama?

They last about the same: Baie Rose 26 Chicago 66/100, Diorama 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Diorama?

Diorama projects furthest (Diorama 66/100, Baie Rose 26 Chicago 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Diorama smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Pepper, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Diorama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago is the stronger pick. For winter, Diorama is the stronger pick. Baie Rose 26 Chicago suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Diorama?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago features Rose, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Pepper and Clove. Diorama has top notes of Plum, Peach, Melon and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Leather.