Fragrance comparison

D by Diesel vs Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

4 wins

D by Diesel

Diesel

3.67494 votes

Rank #36,652 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume

Pierre Balmain

4.006 votes

Rank #55,511 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D by Diesel takes 4 of 4 categories.

D by Diesel
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

D by Diesel4/4

Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D by DieselDiesel

Ginger 1974 Hair PerfumePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityD by Diesel

SillageD by Diesel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value38

Category winnerD by DieselBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

fresh80%

musky70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, vanilla 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

GingerBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

VanillaCardamomCuminBalsam FirFloral Notes

Base

White MuskSuedeCashmere WoodAmberwoodCedarwoodOakmossGourmand Accord

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Vanilla 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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#55,511

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerD by DieselHigher 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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Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume by Pierre Balmain blends sharp, aromatic ginger with warm woody base notes for a sophisticated scent profile. This unisex composition creates an intimate aura perfect for refreshing your hair during chilly autumn days or crisp spring mornings, offering a clean, spicy elegance that lingers with…

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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 by Diesel or Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume?

D by Diesel takes 4 of 4 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume?

D by Diesel lasts longest (D by Diesel 63/100, Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume?

D by Diesel projects furthest (D by Diesel 51/100, Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D by Diesel and Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Vanilla and Amberwood.

Is D by Diesel or Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume better for summer or winter?

D by Diesel suits daytime wear; Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Ginger 1974 Hair Perfume has top notes of Ginger, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Cardamom, Cumin and Balsam Fir, a base of White Musk, Suede, Cashmere Wood and Amberwood.