Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,018 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #25,233 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Diana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Diamond Diana5/7

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Community sentiment: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Longevity: Diamond Diana
Sillage & projection: Diamond Diana
Value for money: Diamond Diana
Versatility: Diamond Diana
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

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDiamond Diana

SillageDiamond Diana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value29

Category winnerDiamond DianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiamond DianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#25,233

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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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Diamond Diana takes 5 of 7 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Diamond Diana lasts longest (Diamond Diana 63/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Diamond Diana or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

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. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.