Fragrance comparison

Black Diamond vs My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 245 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Diamond

Canali

4.22160 votes

Rank #31,261 WoodyWhite Floral

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65%scent match

Closely related

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

Grès

3.8485 votes

Rank #18,926 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Diamond takes 4 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.
My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Diamond4/7

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich3/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Diamond
Community sentiment: Black Diamond
Longevity: Black Diamond
Sillage & projection: Black Diamond
Value for money: My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Versatility: My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DiamondCanali

My Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%

3.84/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 45%Had 26%Want 29%

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

18%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerBlack DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack Diamond

SillageBlack Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

leather61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and woody

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

Black CurrantAppleClovesTangerinePineappleMelon

Heart

Casablanca LilyHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaOrris RootSandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Apple and Violet. 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

Summer55

Fall60

Winter70

Day100

Night68

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,926

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Sidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichHigher 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…

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My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich by Grès is a floral fragrance that opens with juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and mandarin. The composition rapidly evolves into a heart of Casablanca lily, violet, and heliotrope before settling into a powdery base of vanilla, orris root, and sandalwood. It offers a gentle, nostalgic…

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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 My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Black Diamond takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is rated 3.84/5 from 85 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 My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Diamond or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Diamond and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Apple and Violet.

Is Black Diamond or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich better for summer or winter?

For summer, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Diamond and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

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. My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich has top notes of Black Currant, Apple, Cloves and Tangerine, heart notes of Casablanca Lily, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Amber.