Fragrance comparison

Diaghilev vs Volumna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,746 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diaghilev

Roja Dove

4.252,666 votes

Rank #36 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Volumna

Sigilli

3.7980 votes

Rank #11,725 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diaghilev takes 5 of 6 categories.

Diaghilev
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Volumna
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diaghilev5/6

Volumna1/6

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

VolumnaSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 24%Had 21%Want 54%

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

43%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerDiaghilevMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

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

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

tropical77%

tuberose69%

white floral61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

MangoHibiscusBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCoconutAlmondRed PoppyRose

Base

VanilleMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Tuberose, Black Currant and Musk. 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–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVolumnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews535

Overall rank#11,725

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Volumna opens as a smooth tropical floral, with mango and black currant giving it a juicy sweetness before tuberose, coconut and almond soften the heart. Sandalwood stands out in wear, adding a creamy woody base that keeps it sensual rather than sugary. It suits someone who likes fruity florals with texture and warmth…

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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 Volumna?

Diaghilev takes 5 of 6 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; Volumna is rated 3.79/5 from 80 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Volumna for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or Volumna?

Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, Volumna 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diaghilev or Volumna?

Diaghilev projects furthest (Diaghilev 80/100, Volumna 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diaghilev and Volumna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Tuberose, Black Currant and Musk.

Is Diaghilev or Volumna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volumna is the stronger pick. For winter, Diaghilev is the stronger pick. Volumna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diaghilev and Volumna?

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. Volumna has top notes of Mango, Hibiscus and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Coconut, Almond and Red Poppy, a base of Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood.