Fragrance comparison

Diaghilev vs Pseudonym

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,765 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diaghilev

Roja Dove

4.252,666 votes

Rank #36 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Pseudonym

3.2299 votes

Rank #19,927 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diaghilev takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diaghilev
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pseudonym
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Diaghilev5/7

Pseudonym2/7

Ratings & consensus: Diaghilev
Community sentiment: Diaghilev
Longevity: Diaghilev
Sillage & projection: Diaghilev
Value for money: Pseudonym
Versatility: Pseudonym
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

PseudonymLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 35%Had 38%Want 27%

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

10%Love

71%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerDiaghilevMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDiaghilev

SillageDiaghilev

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value45

Category winnerPseudonymBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and 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

MelonPeachLitchi

Heart

JasmineWater LilyViolet

Base

SandalwoodVanilleVetyver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine and Violet. 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

Summer81

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPseudonymMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women8

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews535

Overall rank#19,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Pseudonym by LR is a floral fruity fragrance for women that relies on a refreshing mix of melon and peach. It provides a clean, airy presence that feels light on the skin, making it a reliable choice for warm summer days. The composition balances sweet fruit notes with subtle water lily and violet, grounded by a woody…

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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 Pseudonym?

Diaghilev takes 5 of 7 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; Pseudonym is rated 3.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pseudonym for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or Pseudonym?

Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, Pseudonym 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diaghilev or Pseudonym?

Diaghilev projects furthest (Diaghilev 80/100, Pseudonym 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diaghilev and Pseudonym smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Diaghilev or Pseudonym better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diaghilev and Pseudonym?

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. Pseudonym has top notes of Melon, Peach and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille and Vetyver.