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D by Diesel vs Fakhar Black

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

Updated 6,786 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhar Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • D by Diesel

    Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Fakhar Black

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

D by Diesel1/7
Fakhar Black5/7
Ratings & consensus
Fakhar Black
Community sentiment
Fakhar Black
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Fakhar Black
Value for money
Fakhar Black
Versatility
D by Diesel
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fakhar Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
D by DieselDiesel
Fakhar BlackLattafa Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 494 votes
Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%
4.25/ 5 · 6,292 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
Category winnerFakhar BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
39%Like
22%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate

494 votes

47%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

6,292 votes

Category winnerFakhar BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFakhar Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value86
Category winnerFakhar BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lavender100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
GingerBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderCotton Flower
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaAmberwood
Top
AppleBergamotGinger
Heart
LavenderSageJuniper BerriesGeranium
Base
Tonka BeanCedarAmberwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Lavender and Amberwood. Durations are only published for D by Diesel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer66
Fall88
Winter49
Day100
Night48
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerD by DieselMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men72
Unisex25
Women3
Men92
Unisex7
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,652

PerfumerLouise Turner, Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFakhar BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D by Diesel brings a relaxed, contemporary approach to the aromatic fragrance family. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and crisp bergamot, giving it an energizing kick straight from the nozzle. As the initial brightness settles, clean lavender combines with a soft cotton flower note that recalls fres…

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Fakhar Black by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic and fresh spicy fragrance for men launched in 2022. It centers on a sharp apple and ginger opening that settles into a woody lavender heart. This versatile scent performs well for daily office wear, gym sessions, or casual outings during spring and summer months when a c…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, D by Diesel or Fakhar Black?

Fakhar Black takes 5 of 7 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Fakhar Black is rated 4.25/5 from 6,292 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fakhar Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Fakhar Black?

They last about the same: D by Diesel 63/100, Fakhar Black 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Fakhar Black?

Projection is very close: Fakhar Black 52/100, D by Diesel 51/100 for sillage.

Do D by Diesel and Fakhar Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Lavender and Amberwood.

Is D by Diesel or Fakhar Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Fakhar Black?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Fakhar Black has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Amberwood and Vetiver.

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