Fragrance comparison

Diamond Diana vs Solaris

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diamond Diana

Diana Ross

3.8451 votes

Rank #14,373 AmberAromatic

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Solaris

PerfumeBox

3.5511 votes

Rank #57,855 AromaticWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Diana takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diamond Diana
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Solaris
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diamond Diana3/5

Solaris2/5

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

SolarisPerfumeBox

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerDiamond DianaRating 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

45%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySolaris

SillageSolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerDiamond DianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

tobacco69%

herbal61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

SageCorianderCardamom

Heart

CarnationNeroliMimosaNarcissusRoseTuberoseJasmineOsmanthus

Base

TobaccoCedarMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Amber. 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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

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

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#57,855

PerfumerSergey Karov

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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Solaris by PerfumeBox is an aromatic floral woody musk with a green, spicy opening and a large floral heart. Sage, coriander and cardamom give it a herbal snap before neroli, carnation, narcissus, jasmine and orange blossom make it brighter and more textured. The dry-down adds tobacco, cedar, musk, oud, leather and so…

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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 Solaris?

Diamond Diana takes 3 of 5 categories. Diamond Diana is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; Solaris is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Diamond Diana for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Solaris for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Diana or Solaris?

Solaris lasts longest (Solaris 70/100, Diamond Diana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Diana or Solaris?

Solaris projects furthest (Solaris 69/100, Diamond Diana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond Diana and Solaris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Diamond Diana or Solaris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diamond Diana and Solaris?

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. Solaris has top notes of Sage, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Neroli, Mimosa and Narcissus, a base of Tobacco, Cedar, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).