Fragrance comparison

Countess vs Diamond in the Sky

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 605 ratings analysed

Countess

Marc Joseph

3.7851 votes

Rank #18,240 CaramelAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Diamond in the Sky

Haute Fragrance Company HFC

3.95554 votes

Rank #8,985 WoodyCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond in the Sky takes 4 of 7 categories.

Countess
Choose it for a caramel and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Diamond in the Sky
Choose it for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Countess3/7

Diamond in the Sky4/7

Ratings & consensus: Diamond in the Sky
Community sentiment: Diamond in the Sky
Longevity: Diamond in the Sky
Sillage & projection: Countess
Value for money: Countess
Versatility: Countess
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diamond in the Sky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CountessMarc Joseph

Diamond in the SkyHaute Fragrance Company HFC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

3.95/ 5 · 554 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerDiamond in the SkyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

40%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

554 votes

Category winnerDiamond in the SkyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDiamond in the Sky

SillageCountess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value35

Category winnerCountessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

amber83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

sweet30%

woody100%

caramel92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both caramel, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Caramel

Heart2-3 hrs

Moss

Base5-7 hrs

Amber

Top

CaramelSaffronWild Berries

Heart

Cashmere WoodWhite Woods

Base

VanillaAmberTolu BalsamMoss

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Moss and Amber. Durations are only published for Countess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer77

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Spring44

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCountessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex25

Women70

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,985

PerfumerBenoît Bergia

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerDiamond in the SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Countess opens with a sudden flash of burnt caramel and crystallized sugar that feels bright rather than heavy. Do not judge it immediately. The first three minutes give off a sharp alcohol lift. Once that solvent flash evaporates, a quiet bed of earthy moss cuts right through the syrup. Golden amber settl…

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Diamond in the Sky by Haute Fragrance Company HFC is a rich, warm gourmand fragrance built around thick spun caramel, airy saffron, and smooth golden amber. It opens with an instant burst of buttery sweetness balanced by tart wild berries and a crisp, warm metallic edge from the saffron. As it settles on your skin, so…

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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, Countess or Diamond in the Sky?

Diamond in the Sky takes 4 of 7 categories. Countess is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; Diamond in the Sky is rated 3.95/5 from 554 votes. Choose Countess for a caramel and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Diamond in the Sky for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Countess or Diamond in the Sky?

Diamond in the Sky lasts longest (Diamond in the Sky 71/100, Countess 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Countess or Diamond in the Sky?

Projection is very close: Countess 67/100, Diamond in the Sky 66/100 for sillage.

Do Countess and Diamond in the Sky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Moss and Amber.

Is Countess or Diamond in the Sky better for summer or winter?

For summer, Countess is the stronger pick. For winter, Countess is the stronger pick. Countess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Countess and Diamond in the Sky?

Countess has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Diamond in the Sky has top notes of Caramel, Saffron and Wild Berries, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and White Woods, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tolu Balsam and Moss.