Fragrance comparison

D by Diesel vs Royal Wood

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 511 ratings analysed

D by Diesel

Diesel

3.67494 votes

Rank #36,652 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Royal Wood

Rayhaan

3.2417 votes

Rank #56,851 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Wood takes 3 of 5 categories.

D by Diesel
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Wood
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

D by Diesel2/5

Royal Wood3/5

Ratings & consensus: D by Diesel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royal Wood
Sillage & projection: Royal Wood
Value for money: Royal Wood
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

Royal WoodRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

3.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

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

29%Love

18%Like

24%Ok

6%Dislike

24%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Wood

SillageRoyal Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value84

Category winnerRoyal WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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

GingerLemonBergamot

Heart

LavenderPineappleCinnamon

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliCashmeran

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

Spring56

Summer33

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

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#56,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Royal Wood by Rayhaan is a woody-spicy fragrance for men that balances a bright, citrus-forward opening with a warm, resinous heart. Launched in 2023, this scent relies on ginger, bergamot, and cinnamon to provide a sharp, clean profile suitable for daily office wear or casual outings. It projects a professional, grou…

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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 Royal Wood?

Royal Wood takes 3 of 5 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Royal Wood is rated 3.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Royal Wood?

Royal Wood lasts longest (Royal Wood 68/100, D by Diesel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Royal Wood?

Royal Wood projects furthest (Royal Wood 68/100, D by Diesel 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D by Diesel and Royal Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Lavender and Amberwood.

Is D by Diesel or Royal Wood better for summer or winter?

D by Diesel suits daytime wear; Royal Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Royal Wood?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Royal Wood has top notes of Ginger, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Cinnamon, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli and Cashmeran.