Fragrance comparison

Diaghilev vs Ignite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,855 ratings analysed

6 wins

Diaghilev

Roja Dove

4.252,666 votes

Rank #36 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Ignite

Boadicea the Victorious

4.08189 votes

Rank #9,244 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diaghilev takes 6 of 7 categories.

Diaghilev
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ignite
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Diaghilev6/7

Ignite1/7

Ratings & consensus: Diaghilev
Community sentiment: Diaghilev
Longevity: Diaghilev
Sillage & projection: Diaghilev
Value for money: Diaghilev
Versatility: Ignite
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diaghilev

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiaghilevRoja Dove

IgniteBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerDiaghilevRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

1,669 votes

38%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerDiaghilevMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDiaghilev

SillageDiaghilev

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDiaghilevBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

mossy61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

violet77%

cherry69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CuminBergamotTarragonOrangeLemonLime

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangJasmineRoseHeliotropeVioletTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

oak mossCivetLeatherMuskLabdanumClovesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Peru Balsam

Top

CherryPeachLimePink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacVioletHeliotropeRose

Base

MuskAmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Peach, Rose and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIgniteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women8

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews535

Overall rank#9,244

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerDiaghilevHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diaghilev is a grand, vintage-leaning chypre with citrus, peach, florals, oakmoss, leather and a distinctly animalic base. It opens sharp, powdery and old-world, then turns richer, smoother and more resinous as it dries down. This is the kind of scent chypre lovers may find thrilling and everyone else may want to samp…

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Christian Provenzano composed Ignite for Boadicea the Victorious as a dense floral amber anchored by a noticeable sweet cherry opening. Bright lime and pink pepper cut through the initial fruitiness before violet and jasmine sambac take control of the heart. As the top notes settle, heliotrope introduces a soft almond…

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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, Diaghilev or Ignite?

Diaghilev takes 6 of 7 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; Ignite is rated 4.08/5 from 189 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ignite for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or Ignite?

Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, Ignite 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diaghilev or Ignite?

Diaghilev projects furthest (Diaghilev 80/100, Ignite 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diaghilev and Ignite smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Lime, Peach, Rose and Heliotrope.

Is Diaghilev or Ignite better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diaghilev is the stronger pick. For winter, Diaghilev is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diaghilev and Ignite?

Diaghilev has top notes of Cumin, Bergamot, Tarragon and Orange, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Civet, Leather and Musk. Ignite has top notes of Cherry, Peach, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Violet, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.