Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Axis Diamond Sensual

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Axis Diamond Sensual

Axis

3.754 votes

Rank #45,630 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Diamond Sensual takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Black Dianthus1/3

Axis Diamond Sensual2/3

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

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Axis Diamond SensualAxis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAxis Diamond Sensual

SillageAxis Diamond Sensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

powdery100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotAlmond BlossomCherryMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceRoseIrisViolet

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanVanillaVetiverMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#45,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Black Dianthus or Axis Diamond Sensual?

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

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Axis Diamond Sensual?

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

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Axis Diamond Sensual?

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

Do Black Dianthus and Axis Diamond Sensual smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. 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.