Fragrance comparison

D vs Venus

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Diane von Furstenberg

4.2520 votes

Rank #54,190 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Venus

Vicky Tiel

3.9226 votes

Rank #35,959 PowderyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

D
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Venus
Choose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

D2/4

Venus2/4

Ratings & consensus: D
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Venus
Sillage & projection: D
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Venus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DDiane von Furstenberg

VenusVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

3.92/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%

Category winnerDRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

31%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVenus

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

powdery100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Violet LeafMandarin BlossomLitchi

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperYlang-YlangNutmegLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top

AldehydesCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangMimosaViolet LeafSpicesBasilNutmegClove

Base

VanilleWoodsy NotesAmberBenzoinHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for D, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter75

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVenusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D by Diane von Furstenberg is a crisp, woody spicy fragrance built on contrasts between tart greenery, floral sweetness, and sturdy woods. It opens with an unexpected pairing of cool violet leaf, sweet litchi fruit, and bright mandarin blossom. That initial freshness quickly settles into a distinctive heart where piqu…

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Vicky Tiel Venus offers a heavy dose of classic floral aldehydes mixed with bright citruses. It soon transitions into a rich, powdery heart of ylang ylang, mimosa, and iris, resting on a base of warm vanilla, benzoin, and heliotrope. It fits women who prefer vintage, bold, clean soapy profiles with a dense woody base.

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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, D or Venus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. D is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; Venus is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes. Choose D for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Venus for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Venus?

Venus lasts longest (Venus 91/100, D 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Venus?

D projects furthest (D 77/100, Venus 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Venus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg.

Is D or Venus better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Venus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Venus?

D has top notes of Violet Leaf, Mandarin Blossom and Litchi, heart notes of Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Venus has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanille, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Benzoin.