Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Exotic

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Exotic

Shirley May

—0 votes

Rank #65,948 AromaticWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Diana takes 3 of 3 categories.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Exotic
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character.

Diamond Diana3/3

Exotic0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

ExoticShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDiamond Diana

SillageDiamond Diana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Coriander. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#65,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiamond DianaHigher 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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Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…

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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 lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Exotic?

Diamond Diana lasts longest (Diamond Diana 63/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Exotic?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Exotic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Coriander.

Is Diamond Diana or Exotic better for summer or winter?

Diamond Diana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond Diana and Exotic?

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. Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.