Fragrance comparison

Diaghilev vs No. 1 Twist Chamomile

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,688 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diaghilev

Roja Dove

4.252,666 votes

Rank #36 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

No. 1 Twist Chamomile

Clive Christian

4.1822 votes

Rank #52,369 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diaghilev takes 4 of 4 categories.

Diaghilev
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
No. 1 Twist Chamomile
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diaghilev4/4

No. 1 Twist Chamomile0/4

Ratings & consensus: Diaghilev
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diaghilev
Sillage & projection: Diaghilev
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

No. 1 Twist ChamomileClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

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

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDiaghilev

SillageDiaghilev

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

mossy61%

woody100%

yellow floral92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ChamomileNutmegLimePimento

Heart2 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Chamomile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews535

Overall rank#52,369

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

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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No. 1 Twist Chamomile by Clive Christian pairs an unexpected herbal freshness with a rich, classical floral heart and a warm woody base. The opening reveals crisp lime and soothing chamomile, seasoned with dry nutmeg and a gentle kick of pimento. Soon after, the scent broadens into a golden floral core of sweet ylang-…

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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 No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

Diaghilev takes 4 of 4 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; No. 1 Twist Chamomile is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose No. 1 Twist Chamomile for a woody and yellow floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diaghilev or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

Diaghilev projects furthest (Diaghilev 80/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diaghilev and No. 1 Twist Chamomile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Diaghilev or No. 1 Twist Chamomile better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diaghilev and No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

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. No. 1 Twist Chamomile has top notes of Chamomile, Nutmeg, Lime and Pimento, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.