Fragrance comparison

Diane vs Lilac Mist

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 471 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Lilac Mist

Brocard

3.6795 votes

Rank #18,190 FloralPowdery

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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.
Lilac Mist
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Diane4/7

Lilac Mist3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

Lilac MistBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

3.67/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 56%Had 15%Want 29%

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

18%Love

54%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerLilac MistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDiane

SillageDiane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLilac MistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

floral100%

powdery90%

musky80%

violet70%

fresh60%

vanilla50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, musky 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

LilacFrangipani

Base

White MuskHeliotropeVioletIrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Violet and Frangipani. 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

Summer52

Fall32

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,190

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerLilac MistHigher 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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Brocard Lilac Mist opens with a quiet burst of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a soft heart of lilac and tropical frangipani. As it dries down, white musk, powdery heliotrope, and iris turn the scent toward clean, expensive body lotion. It shines best on humid spring mornings when you want a calm, cl…

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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 Lilac Mist?

Diane takes 4 of 7 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; Lilac Mist is rated 3.67/5 from 95 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lilac Mist for a floral and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diane or Lilac Mist?

Diane lasts longest (Diane 76/100, Lilac Mist 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diane or Lilac Mist?

Diane projects furthest (Diane 67/100, Lilac Mist 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diane and Lilac Mist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Violet and Frangipani.

Is Diane or Lilac Mist better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lilac Mist 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 Lilac Mist?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. Lilac Mist has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac and Frangipani, a base of White Musk, Heliotrope, Violet and Iris.