Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs HC13 Mediterráneo

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

HC13 Mediterráneo

Perfumérica

4.5012 votes

Rank #32,181 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
HC13 Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diamond Diana2/5

HC13 Mediterráneo3/5

Ratings & consensus: HC13 Mediterráneo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: HC13 Mediterráneo
Sillage & projection: Diamond Diana
Value for money: HC13 Mediterráneo
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

HC13 MediterráneoPerfumérica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHC13 Mediterráneo

SillageDiamond Diana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value89

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match55%Closely related · 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

CassisFig LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderJuniperBlack PepperNutmegBay Leaf

Base

VetiverMuskIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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

Summer82

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerMargarita Mancilla Carillo

Launched—

Reviews1

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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HC13 Mediterráneo opens with sharp citrus and green fig leaf before shifting into an aromatic heart of lavender, black pepper, and bay leaf. Perfumer Margarita Mancilla Carillo anchors this 2023 release with clean vetiver and dry incense. Built for warm spring mornings and humid summer afternoons, it gives crisp herba…

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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 HC13 Mediterráneo?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 3 of 5 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; HC13 Mediterráneo is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose HC13 Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or HC13 Mediterráneo?

They last about the same: HC13 Mediterráneo 65/100, Diamond Diana 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or HC13 Mediterráneo?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, HC13 Mediterráneo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and HC13 Mediterráneo smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Diamond Diana or HC13 Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?

Diamond Diana suits evening wear; HC13 Mediterráneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond Diana and HC13 Mediterráneo?

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. HC13 Mediterráneo has top notes of Cassis, Fig Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Juniper and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Incense and Patchouli.