Fragrance comparison

D by Diesel vs Pepe Jeans for Him

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 906 ratings analysed

D by Diesel

Diesel

3.67494 votes

Rank #36,652 LavenderVanilla

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25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pepe Jeans for Him

Pepe Jeans London · 2018

4.05412 votes

Rank #28,135 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pepe Jeans for Him takes 4 of 5 categories.

D by Diesel
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pepe Jeans for Him
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

D by Diesel1/5

Pepe Jeans for Him4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D by DieselDiesel

Pepe Jeans for HimPepe Jeans London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

4.05/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 0%Had 44%Want 56%

Category winnerPepe Jeans for HimRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityD by Diesel

SillagePepe Jeans for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPepe Jeans for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

warm spicy46%

amber38%

aromatic30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

PineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

LavenderNutmeg

Base

VanillaRoasted Coffee BeansAmberwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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#28,135

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerPepe Jeans for HimHigher 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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Pepe Jeans for Him is a sweet fruity EDT built around pineapple, citrus, lavender, vanilla, coffee and amberwood. It opens bright and juicy, then moves into a clean aromatic heart before drying down warmer and sweeter. It suits casual wear, spring and summer days, relaxed nights out and shoppers who want a playful des…

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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 Pepe Jeans for Him?

Pepe Jeans for Him takes 4 of 5 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Pepe Jeans for Him is rated 4.05/5 from 412 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pepe Jeans for Him for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Pepe Jeans for Him?

D by Diesel lasts longest (D by Diesel 63/100, Pepe Jeans for Him 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Pepe Jeans for Him?

Projection is very close: Pepe Jeans for Him 53/100, D by Diesel 51/100 for sillage.

Do D by Diesel and Pepe Jeans for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Vanilla and Amberwood.

Is D by Diesel or Pepe Jeans for Him better for summer or winter?

D by Diesel suits daytime wear; Pepe Jeans for Him suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Pepe Jeans for Him?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Pepe Jeans for Him has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Roasted Coffee Beans and Amberwood.