Diamond vs Royal Diamond
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
89%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories.
DiamondChoose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal DiamondChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Diamond2/5
Royal Diamond3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Royal Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Diamond
- Value for money
- Diamond
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Diamond
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DiamondYardleyRoyal DiamondYardleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%
4.02/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
22%Love
68%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Diamond
SillageRoyal Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDiamondBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
floral88%
fresh77%
white floral65%
citrus53%
woody42%
floral100%
fresh92%
rose84%
woody77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match89%Very similar · both floral, rose and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotPearHoney
Heart2-3 hrs
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeony
Base4-6 hrs
CedarVanillaSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
PearBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
RosePeonyLily-of-the-ValleyHoney
Base3-5 hrs
BenzoinCedarSandalwoodVanilla
Category winnerDiamondLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer72
Fall38
Winter9
Day100
Night9
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#54,700
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,762
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRoyal DiamondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley 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…
Reviews →Royal Diamond by Yardley opens with a crisp, refreshing slice of sweet pear and bright bergamot that feels like stepping into a sunlit morning garden. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an airy bouquet of pink peony, dewy rose petals, and lily-of-the-valley, warmed by a light drizzle of golden hone…
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 or Royal Diamond?
Royal Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories. Diamond is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Royal Diamond is rated 4.02/5 from 65 votes. Choose Diamond for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Diamond for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Diamond or Royal Diamond?
Royal Diamond lasts longest (Royal Diamond 48/100, Diamond 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Diamond or Royal Diamond?
Projection is very close: Royal Diamond 52/100, Diamond 50/100 for sillage.
Do Diamond and Royal Diamond smell similar?
Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Honey and Rose.
Is Diamond or Royal Diamond better for summer or winter?
Diamond suits daytime wear; Royal Diamond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Diamond and Royal Diamond?
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. Royal Diamond has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Honey, a base of Benzoin, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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