Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs MDM Black

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,467 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Diamond Diana1/5

MDM Black3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerMDM BlackLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer29

Fall95

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#38,467

PerfumerNot listed

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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Marc de la Morandiere MDM Black hits the skin with a brisk surge of bergamot, sharp lemon, and cool mint before quickly revealing a deeper, darker core. It bridges sunny Mediterranean brightness and shadowy woods. The opening citrus spark softens within twenty minutes as aromatic lavender, warm cinnamon, and green app…

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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 MDM Black?

MDM Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Diamond Diana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Diamond Diana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and MDM Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Diamond Diana or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Diamond Diana suits evening wear; MDM Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond Diana and MDM Black?

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. MDM Black has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vetiver and Vanilla.