Black Diamond vs Secrets de Doline
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secrets de DolineChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Diamond3/4
Secrets de Doline1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- Secrets de Doline
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliSecrets de DolineVia Paris ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 45%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Diamond
SillageBlack Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSecrets de DolineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
powdery100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
woody77%
floral69%
violet61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both powdery, woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top
KiwiBergamotVioletMelon
Heart
AppleOrchid
Base
SandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMelon, Apple, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack DiamondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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 →Secrets de Doline by Via Paris Parfums opens with a sharp kiwi and fresh melon note, giving a fruity brightness. It quickly settles into a powdery violet and apple core, resting on a soft sandalwood base. This composition suits warm spring days when you want a light, breezy scent that stays close to the skin.
Reviews →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 Secrets de Doline?
Black Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Secrets de Doline is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Secrets de Doline for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Secrets de Doline?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, Secrets de Doline 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Secrets de Doline?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, Secrets de Doline 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and Secrets de Doline smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Apple, Bergamot and Violet.
Is Black Diamond or Secrets de Doline better for summer or winter?
Black Diamond suits evening wear; Secrets de Doline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Secrets de Doline?
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. Secrets de Doline has top notes of Kiwi, Bergamot, Violet and Melon, heart notes of Apple and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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