Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 433 ratings analysed

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,538 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Diamond Diana2/7

Azzaro 95/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Azzaro 9
Longevity: Azzaro 9
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Diamond Diana
Versatility: Diamond Diana
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerAzzaro 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro 9

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerDiamond DianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLemonApricotMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderExotic SpicesBlack RoseSandalwoodOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberVetiverCedarVanillaMusk

Top

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Incense. Durations are only published for Diamond Diana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer29

Fall95

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiamond DianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#2,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diamond Diana by Diana Ross is a bold, retro-inspired fragrance that channels the dramatic flair of vintage amber classics. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot, tangy apricot, and crisp green notes that quickly clear away initial alcohol sharpness. Soon, earthy coriander, velvety black rose, and warm sandalwood t…

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Azzaro 9 is a classic 1984 floral composition that leans heavily into a dense, sunny yellow bouquet. Led by mimosa, tuberose, and hyacinth, it balances aldehyde brightness with a grounded base of oakmoss and incense. It performs best during spring days, offering a nostalgic, multifaceted garden experience that feels d…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diamond Diana or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 lasts longest (Azzaro 9 71/100, Diamond Diana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Azzaro 9?

Projection is very close: Azzaro 9 65/100, Diamond Diana 64/100 for sillage.

Do Diamond Diana and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Diamond Diana or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Diamond Diana is the stronger pick. Diamond Diana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond Diana and Azzaro 9?

Diamond Diana has top notes of Green Notes, Lemon, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Exotic Spices, Black Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar. Azzaro 9 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Mimosa Petals, Tulip and Wisteria, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Incense and Sandalwood.