Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Opium (1977)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 8,446 ratings analysed

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Opium (1977)

Yves Saint Laurent

3.978,395 votes

Rank #417 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium (1977) 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.
Opium (1977)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Diamond Diana2/7

Opium (1977)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Opium (1977)
Community sentiment: Opium (1977)
Longevity: Opium (1977)
Sillage & projection: Opium (1977)
Value for money: Diamond Diana
Versatility: Diamond Diana
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium (1977)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond DianaDiana Ross

Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerOpium (1977)Rating 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

32%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

8,395 votes

Category winnerOpium (1977)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium (1977)

SillageOpium (1977)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerDiamond DianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

balsamic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Sandalwood. 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

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiamond DianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Men3

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#417

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher 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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Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) opens like a warm, crackling hearth on a freezing winter night. The first spray hits with a sharp burst of dried clove buds, fresh black pepper, and dark plum before mellowing into rich cinnamon, spicy red carnation, and creamy sandalwood. As it settles on warm skin, deep frankincense, …

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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 Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Diamond Diana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Diamond Diana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Opium (1977) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Sandalwood.

Is Diamond Diana or Opium (1977) 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 Opium (1977)?

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. Opium (1977) has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Coriander and West Indian Bay, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam and Amber.