Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Bvlgari Pour Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,870 ratings analysed

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Bvlgari Pour Homme

Bvlgari · 1996

4.062,819 votes

Rank #2,745 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bvlgari Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Diamond Diana3/7

Bvlgari Pour Homme3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Bvlgari Pour HommeBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

4.06/ 5 · 2,819 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerBvlgari Pour HommeRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

2,619 votes

Category winnerBvlgari Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDiamond Diana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDiamond DianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh spicy95%

aromatic91%

musky77%

green76%

citrus76%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

TeaAldehydesBergamotLavenderMandarin OrangeNutmeg FlowerOrange Blossom

Heart

PepperGuaiac WoodIrisBrazilian RosewoodCorianderCyclamenCardamomCarnation

Base

MuskVetiverCedarOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiamond DianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Men71

Unisex28

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#2,745

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched1996

Reviews73

Category winnerBvlgari Pour HommeHigher 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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Bvlgari Pour Homme is a clean, tea-led woody musk with a polished shirt-collar feel. It opens airy and aldehydic, with bergamot, lavender, and citrus around a calm tea note, then settles into pepper, soft woods, musk, vetiver, and a little powder. It suits people who want quiet elegance rather than big projection. The…

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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 Bvlgari Pour Homme?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Bvlgari Pour Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 2,819 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bvlgari Pour Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Bvlgari Pour Homme?

They last about the same: Diamond Diana 63/100, Bvlgari Pour Homme 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Bvlgari Pour Homme?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, Bvlgari Pour Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Bvlgari Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Orange Blossom.

Is Diamond Diana or Bvlgari Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diamond Diana 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 Bvlgari Pour Homme?

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. Bvlgari Pour Homme has top notes of Tea, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss.