Fragrance comparison

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet

Grossmith

4.19108 votes

Rank #9,812 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #21,975 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet3/5

Grain de Sable2/5

Ratings & consensus: Diamond Jubilee Bouquet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grain de Sable
Sillage & projection: Diamond Jubilee Bouquet
Value for money: Grain de Sable
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diamond Jubilee Bouquet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond Jubilee BouquetGrossmith

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerDiamond Jubilee BouquetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageDiamond Jubilee Bouquet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

NarcissusCitrusesLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisVioletCarnationRoseJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

Tonka BeanVetiverMuskAmberVanillaHawthorn

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Diamond Jubilee Bouquet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall91

Winter35

Day100

Night57

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,812

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#21,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDiamond Jubilee BouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet by Grossmith presents an ornate, vintage floral structure centered on cool iris, violet, and sparkling narcissus. Created by Trevor Nicholl in 2012, it opens with bright citruses alongside fresh lily of the valley before unfolding into an airy, powdery floral heart of rose, carnation, and jasmi…

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Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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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 Jubilee Bouquet or Grain de Sable?

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet takes 3 of 5 categories. Diamond Jubilee Bouquet is rated 4.19/5 from 108 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Diamond Jubilee Bouquet for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond Jubilee Bouquet or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Diamond Jubilee Bouquet 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond Jubilee Bouquet or Grain de Sable?

Projection is very close: Diamond Jubilee Bouquet 57/100, Grain de Sable 55/100 for sillage.

Do Diamond Jubilee Bouquet and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Rose.

Is Diamond Jubilee Bouquet or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond Jubilee Bouquet and Grain de Sable?

Diamond Jubilee Bouquet has top notes of Narcissus, Citruses and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Carnation and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.