Fragrance comparison

D by Diesel vs Goku

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 547 ratings analysed

4 wins

D by Diesel

Diesel

3.67494 votes

Rank #36,652 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,337 MarineAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D by Diesel takes 4 of 7 categories.

D by Diesel
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

D by Diesel4/7

Goku3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D by DieselDiesel

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerD by DieselRating 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

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerD by DieselMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityD by Diesel

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value31

Category winnerD by DieselBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesGinger. 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

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGokuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

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#20,337

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGokuHigher 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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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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 Goku?

D by Diesel takes 4 of 7 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Goku?

D by Diesel lasts longest (D by Diesel 63/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, D by Diesel 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D by Diesel and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger.

Is D by Diesel or Goku better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Goku?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.