Fragrance comparison

Diane vs Ghiaccio

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 488 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Ghiaccio

Byblos

3.79112 votes

Rank #18,020 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Diane
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ghiaccio
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Diane4/7

Ghiaccio3/7

Ratings & consensus: Diane
Community sentiment: Ghiaccio
Longevity: Diane
Sillage & projection: Diane
Value for money: Ghiaccio
Versatility: Diane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ghiaccio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

GhiaccioByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

3.79/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 43%Had 34%Want 23%

Category winnerDianeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

376 votes

21%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerGhiaccioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDiane

SillageDiane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value78

Category winnerGhiaccioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliMuskMyrhhVioletFrangipani

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotWater Hyacinth

Heart

Water LilyViolet

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMyrhhMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Myrhh and Violet. Durations are only published for Diane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer34

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGhiaccioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diane by Diane von Furstenberg pairs cosmetic powdery violet with sunlit frangipani blossoms, resting on a deep base of earthy patchouli, myrrh, and musk. It avoids sticky fruit sweetness entirely, presenting an assertive floral woody profile with vintage polish and modern clarity. The opening feels clean and lightly …

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Ghiaccio by Byblos is a crisp floral aquatic that captures the sharp, clean feeling of ice. It opens with bright bitter orange and bergamot, settling into a heart of delicate water lily and violet. This 1998 release sits close to the skin, making it a reliable, understated choice for hot summer days at the office.

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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, Diane or Ghiaccio?

Diane takes 4 of 7 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; Ghiaccio is rated 3.79/5 from 112 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ghiaccio for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diane or Ghiaccio?

Diane lasts longest (Diane 76/100, Ghiaccio 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diane or Ghiaccio?

Diane projects furthest (Diane 67/100, Ghiaccio 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diane and Ghiaccio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Myrhh and Violet.

Is Diane or Ghiaccio better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diane is the stronger pick. For winter, Diane is the stronger pick. Diane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diane and Ghiaccio?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. Ghiaccio has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Water Hyacinth, heart notes of Water Lily and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Myrhh and Musk.