Diaghilev vs Prada Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Diaghilev takes 4 of 7 categories.
DiaghilevChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Diaghilev4/7
Prada Intense3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Prada Intense
- Longevity
- Diaghilev
- Sillage & projection
- Diaghilev
- Value for money
- Prada Intense
- Versatility
- Diaghilev
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Diaghilev
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DiaghilevRoja DovePrada IntensePradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
21%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
1,669 votes
46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
336 votes
Category winnerPrada IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDiaghilev
SillageDiaghilev
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrada IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
animalic84%
powdery77%
amber69%
mossy61%
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CuminBergamotTarragonOrangeLemonLime
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangJasmineRoseHeliotropeVioletTuberoseBlack Currant
Base
oak mossCivetLeatherMuskLabdanumClovesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Peru Balsam
Top15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Musk and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Prada Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerDiaghilevMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews535
Overall rank#26,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDiaghilevHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDiaghilev 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…
Reviews →Prada Intense is a rich, resinous amber scent with dark earthy patchouli and bitter citrus zest. The spray begins with tart orange peel and sparkling bergamot before plunging into thick French labdanum, golden resins, and comforting Bourbon vanilla. It feels warm, grounding, and unapologetically bold. You get zero sug…
Reviews →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 Prada Intense?
Diaghilev takes 4 of 7 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or Prada Intense?
Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, Prada Intense 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Diaghilev or Prada Intense?
Diaghilev projects furthest (Diaghilev 80/100, Prada Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Diaghilev and Prada Intense smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Musk and Labdanum.
Is Diaghilev or Prada Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Diaghilev is the stronger pick. For winter, Diaghilev is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Diaghilev and Prada Intense?
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. Prada Intense has top notes of Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tincture of Rose and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, French labdanum and Sandalwood.
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