Fragrance comparison

Cassini vs Diamond Diana

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 305 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cassini

Oleg Cassini

4.22254 votes

Rank #2,647 White FloralFloral

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassini takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cassini
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cassini5/7

Diamond Diana1/7

Ratings & consensus: Cassini
Community sentiment: Cassini
Longevity: Cassini
Sillage & projection: Cassini
Value for money: Diamond Diana
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cassini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassiniOleg Cassini

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

Category winnerCassiniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

37%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerCassiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCassini

SillageCassini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDiamond DianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

animalic84%

amber77%

musky69%

earthy61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaOsmanthusIrisCorianderFreesiaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseCarnationChrysanthemumJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

IncenseCivetOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLemonApricotMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderExotic SpicesBlack RoseSandalwoodOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberVetiverCedarVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Diamond Diana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter96

Day53

Night100

Spring38

Summer29

Fall95

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex37

Women52

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerCassiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and oakmoss. This is a complex, rich scent that demands cold weather and formal evenings to truly shine. Unlike modern, sugary sweet perfumes, it carries a deep animalic und…

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Diamond Diana by Diana Ross is a bold, retro-inspired fragrance that channels the dramatic flair of vintage amber classics. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot, tangy apricot, and crisp green notes that quickly clear away initial alcohol sharpness. Soon, earthy coriander, velvety black rose, and warm sandalwood t…

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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, Cassini or Diamond Diana?

Cassini takes 5 of 7 categories. Cassini is rated 4.22/5 from 254 votes; Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes. Choose Cassini for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cassini or Diamond Diana?

Cassini lasts longest (Cassini 80/100, Diamond Diana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassini or Diamond Diana?

Cassini projects furthest (Cassini 74/100, Diamond Diana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassini and Diamond Diana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Cassini or Diamond Diana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cassini is the stronger pick. For winter, Diamond Diana is the stronger pick. Cassini suits evening wear; Diamond Diana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassini and Diamond Diana?

Cassini has top notes of Gardenia, Osmanthus, Iris and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Civet, Oakmoss and Leather. Diamond Diana has top notes of Green Notes, Lemon, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Exotic Spices, Black Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.