Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Fracas

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 4,780 ratings analysed

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #576 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas 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.
Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Diamond Diana2/7

Fracas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating 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

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerFracasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDiamond DianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood 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

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiamond DianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#576

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher 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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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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 Fracas?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Diamond Diana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Diamond Diana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Fracas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Orange Blossom.

Is Diamond Diana or Fracas 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 Fracas?

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. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.