Fragrance comparison

D vs Whimsical

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diane von Furstenberg

4.2520 votes

Rank #54,190 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #46,131 IrisWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 3 of 5 categories.

D
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D3/5

Whimsical1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DDiane von Furstenberg

WhimsicalRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral and ozonic

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

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

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#46,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhimsicalHigher 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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Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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 Whimsical?

D takes 3 of 5 categories. D is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose D for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D or Whimsical?

D lasts longest (D 73/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D or Whimsical?

D projects furthest (D 77/100, Whimsical 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D and Whimsical smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is D or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

D suits daytime wear; Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D and Whimsical?

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. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.