Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Mark Birley

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,347 AmberAromatic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Diana takes 4 of 8 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.
Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diamond Diana4/8

Mark Birley3/8

Ratings & consensus: Mark Birley
Community sentiment: Mark Birley
Longevity: Diamond Diana
Sillage & projection: Diamond Diana
Value for money: Diamond Diana
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Diamond Diana
Fragranxe ranking: Mark Birley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Mark BirleyMark Birley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerMark BirleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDiamond Diana

SillageDiamond Diana

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%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match46%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

Category winnerDiamond DianaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer29

Fall95

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMark BirleyHigher 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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Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diamond Diana or Mark Birley?

Diamond Diana takes 4 of 8 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 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 Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Mark Birley?

Diamond Diana lasts longest (Diamond Diana 63/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Mark Birley?

Diamond Diana projects furthest (Diamond Diana 64/100, Mark Birley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Mark Birley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Diamond Diana or Mark Birley better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mark Birley is the stronger pick. For winter, Diamond Diana is the stronger pick. Diamond Diana suits evening wear; Mark Birley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond Diana and Mark Birley?

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. Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.