Fragrance comparison

Black Diamond vs D Luciano Soprani

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 220 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Diamond

Canali

4.22160 votes

Rank #31,261 WoodyWhite Floral

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57%scent match

Closely related

D Luciano Soprani

Luciano Soprani

3.9560 votes

Rank #28,008 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Diamond takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Diamond
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
D Luciano Soprani
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Diamond5/7

D Luciano Soprani2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DiamondCanali

D Luciano SopraniLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 44%

Category winnerBlack DiamondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

160 votes

29%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerBlack DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlack Diamond

SillageBlack Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerD Luciano SopraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

leather61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

tuberose69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base6 to 9 hours

LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver

Top

Red ApplePineappleCinnamonBergamotMelon

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyNeroliRose

Base

PeachMuskAmberIrisCoconutVetiverVirginia CedarMahogany

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Cedar and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer34

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer62

Fall69

Winter23

Day100

Night59

Category winnerBlack DiamondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,008

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerD Luciano SopraniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…

Reviews →

D Luciano Soprani is a bright floral fruity blend that leads with red apple and pineapple. It settles into a rich white floral bouquet featuring gardenia and tuberose. Best suited for spring days, it offers a cheerful, clean presence for women who appreciate crisp fruit notes grounded by musk and cedar. This 2007 rele…

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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, Black Diamond or D Luciano Soprani?

Black Diamond takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; D Luciano Soprani is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose D Luciano Soprani for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or D Luciano Soprani?

Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, D Luciano Soprani 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Diamond or D Luciano Soprani?

Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, D Luciano Soprani 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Diamond and D Luciano Soprani smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Cedar and Bergamot.

Is Black Diamond or D Luciano Soprani better for summer or winter?

For summer, D Luciano Soprani is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; D Luciano Soprani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Diamond and D Luciano Soprani?

Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber. D Luciano Soprani has top notes of Red Apple, Pineapple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Peach, Musk, Amber and Iris.