Fragrance comparison

Diamond vs Hummingbird

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,497 ratings analysed

Diamond

Yardley

4.205 votes

Rank #54,700 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,229 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hummingbird takes 3 of 4 categories.

Diamond
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Diamond1/4

Hummingbird3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hummingbird
Sillage & projection: Hummingbird
Value for money: Diamond
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hummingbird

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DiamondYardley

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageHummingbird

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral88%

fresh77%

white floral65%

citrus53%

woody42%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPearHoney

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base4-6 hrs

CedarVanillaSandalwood

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesPear, Honey, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,229

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley Diamond opens with a bright burst of juicy pear, zesty bergamot, and a subtle drizzle of golden honey that keeps the citrus from turning sharp. Within twenty minutes, the fruity introduction softens into an airy floral bouquet led by dew-kissed rose petals, fresh peony, and crisp lily-of-the-valley. The base s…

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Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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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, Diamond or Hummingbird?

Hummingbird takes 3 of 4 categories. Diamond is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes. Choose Diamond for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diamond or Hummingbird?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Diamond 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond or Hummingbird?

Hummingbird projects furthest (Hummingbird 65/100, Diamond 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond and Hummingbird smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Honey, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Diamond or Hummingbird better for summer or winter?

Diamond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond and Hummingbird?

Diamond has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Honey, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss.