Fragrance comparison

D by Diesel vs Power of Seduction Urban

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 544 ratings analysed

D by Diesel

Diesel

3.67494 votes

Rank #36,652 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Power of Seduction Urban

Antonio Banderas

4.0050 votes

Rank #26,385 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Power of Seduction Urban takes 4 of 7 categories.

D by Diesel
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Power of Seduction Urban
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

D by Diesel3/7

Power of Seduction Urban4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D by DieselDiesel

Power of Seduction UrbanAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 61%Had 16%Want 23%

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanRating 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

32%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityD by Diesel

SillageD by Diesel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, vanilla and 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

Black PepperGreen MandarinJuniperBergamot

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberwoodPatchouli

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

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night97

Category winnerD by DieselMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

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#26,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanHigher 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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Power of Seduction Urban opens with peppery citrus and a green, slightly metallic edge, then settles into lavender, cedar and a sweet vanilla tonka base. It reads masculine, easy to wear and office-friendly, with enough spice and wood to keep it from feeling bland. A solid pick if you like affordable fresh-spicy scent…

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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 Power of Seduction Urban?

Power of Seduction Urban takes 4 of 7 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Power of Seduction Urban is rated 4.00/5 from 50 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Power of Seduction Urban for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Power of Seduction Urban?

D by Diesel lasts longest (D by Diesel 63/100, Power of Seduction Urban 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Power of Seduction Urban?

D by Diesel projects furthest (D by Diesel 51/100, Power of Seduction Urban 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D by Diesel and Power of Seduction Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Vanilla and Amberwood.

Is D by Diesel or Power of Seduction Urban better for summer or winter?

For summer, D by Diesel is the stronger pick. For winter, Power of Seduction Urban is the stronger pick. D by Diesel suits daytime wear; Power of Seduction Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Power of Seduction Urban?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Power of Seduction Urban has top notes of Black Pepper, Green Mandarin, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Patchouli.