Diamond 15 vs Nocturne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nocturne takes 5 of 5 categories.
Diamond 15Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NocturneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Diamond 150/5
Nocturne5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Nocturne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nocturne
- Sillage & projection
- Nocturne
- Value for money
- Nocturne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nocturne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Diamond 15OakchaNocturneSoma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.36/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 54%Had 10%Want 36%
3.94/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerNocturneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
5%Like
36%Ok
23%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
47%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNocturne
SillageNocturne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNocturneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody88%
warm spicy77%
white floral65%
fresh spicy53%
green42%
woody100%
aromatic91%
green83%
earthy74%
patchouli65%
soft spicy56%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintGrapefruitRosemaryBergamotLemonLime
Heart
CardamomJasmineJuniperRose
Base
PineCedarSandalwoodVetiver
Top
Pink PepperMintOrangeGrapefruitOrange Blossom
Heart
CedarVetiverJuniperJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Juniper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter50
Day100
Night86
Spring83
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,643
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,169
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerNocturneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOakcha Diamond 15 opens with an invigorating blast of cool garden mint, tart grapefruit, and zesty bergamot that feels like stepping outside on a crisp spring morning. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into an aromatic heart of herbal rosemary and crushed juniper berries, balanced by a faint trace …
Reviews →Soma Parfums Nocturne opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit before settling into a dense green heart. Cedar and vetiver bring a dry, sawdust texture that tempers the early citrus. As the scent warms on skin, dark patchouli and smooth vanilla emerge to give the base a dense, sweet undertone remini…
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, Diamond 15 or Nocturne?
Nocturne takes 5 of 5 categories. Diamond 15 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes; Nocturne is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Diamond 15 for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nocturne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Diamond 15 or Nocturne?
Nocturne lasts longest (Nocturne 71/100, Diamond 15 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Diamond 15 or Nocturne?
Projection is very close: Nocturne 57/100, Diamond 15 55/100 for sillage.
Do Diamond 15 and Nocturne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Juniper.
Is Diamond 15 or Nocturne better for summer or winter?
Diamond 15 suits daytime wear; Nocturne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Diamond 15 and Nocturne?
Diamond 15 has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine, Juniper and Rose, a base of Pine, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Nocturne has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.
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