Fragrance comparison

D by Diesel vs Subtle Grace

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

3 wins

D by Diesel

Diesel

3.67494 votes

Rank #36,652 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Subtle Grace

House Of Sillage

1.006 votes

Rank #70,849 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D by Diesel takes 3 of 5 categories.

D by Diesel
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Subtle Grace
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

D by Diesel3/5

Subtle Grace2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D by DieselDiesel

Subtle GraceHouse Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

1.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityD by Diesel

SillageD by Diesel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSubtle GraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

lavender65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon PeelGingerBergamotelemi

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageLavenderClearwoodGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliHaitian VetiverCedarwoodAmberwood

Category winnerSubtle GraceLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall88

Winter49

Day100

Night48

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#70,849

PerfumerNot listed

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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House Of Sillage Subtle Grace is a crisp, soothing citrus aromatic fragrance designed around everyday comfort and gentle clarity. The scent opens with bright lemon peel, spicy grated ginger, and tart bergamot that feel like stepping into cool morning air. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic heart of herbal French…

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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 Subtle Grace?

D by Diesel takes 3 of 5 categories. D by Diesel is rated 3.67/5 from 494 votes; Subtle Grace is rated 1.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose D by Diesel for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Subtle Grace for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D by Diesel or Subtle Grace?

D by Diesel lasts longest (D by Diesel 63/100, Subtle Grace 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D by Diesel or Subtle Grace?

D by Diesel projects furthest (D by Diesel 51/100, Subtle Grace 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D by Diesel and Subtle Grace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Lavender and Amberwood.

Is D by Diesel or Subtle Grace better for summer or winter?

D by Diesel suits daytime wear; Subtle Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D by Diesel and Subtle Grace?

D by Diesel has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Cotton Flower, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Subtle Grace has top notes of Lemon Peel, Ginger, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Clearwood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver, Cedarwood and Amberwood.