Fragrance comparison

Diamond vs Quirky

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Diamond

Yardley

4.205 votes

Rank #54,700 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Quirky

Tamar

3.297 votes

Rank #62,773 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Diamond
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quirky
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Diamond2/4

Quirky2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiamondYardley

QuirkyTamar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

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

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityQuirky

SillageQuirky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral88%

fresh77%

white floral65%

citrus53%

woody42%

woody100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh, woody and citrus

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

BergamotPearAppleWhite TeaPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeonyWhite WoodRose

Base

Whipped CreamMossWhite MuskPatchouliApricotSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, 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

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,773

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDiamondHigher 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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Quirky by Tamar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp pear, and green apple that immediately grabs attention. As the initial fruit splash softens, white tea and petitgrain introduce a dry, herbal clarity that keeps the top from feeling overly sweet. In the middle phase, lily of the valley and peony create a ligh…

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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 Quirky?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Diamond is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Quirky is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Diamond for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quirky for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond or Quirky?

Quirky lasts longest (Quirky 93/100, Diamond 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond or Quirky?

Quirky projects furthest (Quirky 75/100, Diamond 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond and Quirky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Diamond or Quirky better for summer or winter?

Diamond suits daytime wear; Quirky suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond and Quirky?

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. Quirky has top notes of Bergamot, Pear, Apple and White Tea, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Peony and White Wood, a base of Whipped Cream, Moss, White Musk and Patchouli.