Fragrance comparison

Diane vs HO

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 388 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Tiens

3.3312 votes

Rank #55,826 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diane takes 5 of 5 categories.

Diane
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
HO
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diane5/5

HO0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

HOTiens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

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

17%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDiane

SillageDiane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

amber100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

smoky30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

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

IncenseElemi resinCoriander

Heart

HyacinthLavenderViolet

Base

MyrhhAmberMusk

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDianeHigher 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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HO by Tiens is a warm, smoky amber with incense up top, a soft floral heart, and a musky base that gives it a powdery, slightly dressed-up feel. It opens spicy and resinous, then settles into something smoother and more intimate. It may suit someone who likes classic oriental styles without heavy sweetness. Review evi…

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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 HO?

Diane takes 5 of 5 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; HO is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose HO for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diane or HO?

Diane lasts longest (Diane 76/100, HO 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diane or HO?

Diane projects furthest (Diane 67/100, HO 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diane and HO smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Myrhh and Violet.

Is Diane or HO better for summer or winter?

Diane suits daytime wear; HO suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diane and HO?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. HO has top notes of Incense, Elemi resin and Coriander, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lavender and Violet, a base of Myrhh, Amber and Musk.