Fragrance comparison

Diane vs Imitation Man

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,589 ratings analysed

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Imitation Man

Amouage

4.011,213 votes

Rank #25,867 LeatherWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imitation Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diane
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Imitation Man
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Diane2/7

Imitation Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

Imitation ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

4.01/ 5 · 1,213 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerImitation ManRating 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

45%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

1,213 votes

Category winnerImitation ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityImitation Man

SillageImitation Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value39

Category winnerDianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

leather100%

woody92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery

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

CitronNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

Turkish RoseOrrisViolet

Base

LeatherVetiverCastoreumPatchouliMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, 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

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men46

Unisex44

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,867

PerfumerLeslie Girard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImitation ManHigher 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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Amouage Imitation Man captures the gritty, electric atmosphere of 1970s NYC nightlife. It frames a prominent, powdery violet and orris heart against a raw base of castoreum and leather. This is a bold option for cool spring nights when you want to stand out from the crowd.

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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 Imitation Man?

Imitation Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; Imitation Man is rated 4.01/5 from 1,213 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Imitation Man for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diane or Imitation Man?

They last about the same: Imitation Man 77/100, Diane 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diane or Imitation Man?

Projection is very close: Imitation Man 68/100, Diane 67/100 for sillage.

Do Diane and Imitation Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Myrhh and Violet.

Is Diane or Imitation Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diane and Imitation Man?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. Imitation Man has top notes of Citron, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Orris and Violet, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Castoreum and Patchouli.