Fragrance comparison

Diane vs Lulu

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 586 ratings analysed

6 wins

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Lulu

Lulu Castagnette

3.61210 votes

Rank #27,666 VanillaFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diane takes 6 of 7 categories.

Diane
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lulu
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diane6/7

Lulu1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

LuluLulu Castagnette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

3.61/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 30%Had 41%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

17%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerDianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDiane

SillageDiane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value54

Category winnerDianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

vanilla100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

white floral61%

Scent match31%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

BlueberryPomeloMandarin Orange

Heart

FrangipaniDaturaViolet

Base

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Musk, 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

Summer53

Fall71

Winter55

Day100

Night56

Category winnerDianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLuluHigher 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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Lulu by Lulu Castagnette is a floral woody musk scent launched in 2006. It opens with vibrant blueberry and zesty pomelo, leading into a heart of exotic frangipani and powdery violet. The composition settles into a warm base of sweet vanilla and creamy sandalwood, making it a playful choice for daily wear during sprin…

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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 Lulu?

Diane takes 6 of 7 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; Lulu is rated 3.61/5 from 210 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lulu for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diane or Lulu?

Diane lasts longest (Diane 76/100, Lulu 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diane or Lulu?

Diane projects furthest (Diane 67/100, Lulu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diane and Lulu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Musk, Violet and Frangipani.

Is Diane or Lulu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diane and Lulu?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. Lulu has top notes of Blueberry, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani, Datura and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Sandalwood.