Fragrance comparison

Diaghilev vs Paris

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,677 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diaghilev

Roja Dove

4.252,666 votes

Rank #35 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Paris

Pussy Deluxe

3.8211 votes

Rank #44,915 PowderyFruity

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.
Paris
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diaghilev4/4

Paris0/4

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

ParisPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

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

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate70

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%

powdery100%

fruity92%

rose84%

musky77%

woody69%

lactonic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

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

Top15-30 mins

ApricotBergamotGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineViolet

Base4-6 hrs

SandalowoodMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer17

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women8

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 28%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews535

Overall rank#44,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pussy Deluxe Paris opens with a burst of ripe apricot flesh, sparkling bergamot, and a tiny bite of fresh ginger. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns off fast, revealing a charming heart of dewy rose petals, sweet jasmine, and powdery violet that smells delightfully like vintage face powder. As it war…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diaghilev or Paris?

Diaghilev takes 4 of 4 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; Paris is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Paris for a powdery and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or Paris?

Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diaghilev or Paris?

Diaghilev projects furthest (Diaghilev 80/100, Paris 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diaghilev and Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Violet.

Is Diaghilev or Paris better for summer or winter?

Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diaghilev and Paris?

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. Paris has top notes of Apricot, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).