Fragrance comparison

Diane vs Mango

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 551 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Mango

Max Philip

3.74175 votes

Rank #13,925 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diane takes 5 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.
Mango
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diane5/7

Mango2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

MangoMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

3.74/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

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

16%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerDianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityDiane

SillageDiane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

fruity100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

MangoOrangeMandarin OrangeViolet

Heart

Ylang-YlangFrangipaniMango Blossom

Base

MuskBlack CurrantRed Wine

InformationalShared notesMusk, 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

Spring84

Summer100

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night42

Category winnerMangoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerMangoHigher 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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Max Philip Mango centers on a ripe, realistic mango note that smells juicy, sweet, and very tropical from the start. Citrus gives it extra brightness, while a musky, lightly floral drydown can feel creamy, powdery, and a touch wine-like. It suits warm weather best and will appeal most to anyone who wants fruit to stay…

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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 Mango?

Diane takes 5 of 7 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; Mango is rated 3.74/5 from 175 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mango for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diane or Mango?

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

Which projects more, Diane or Mango?

Diane projects furthest (Diane 67/100, Mango 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diane and Mango smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Violet and Frangipani.

Is Diane or Mango better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diane and Mango?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. Mango has top notes of Mango, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani and Mango Blossom, a base of Musk, Black Currant and Red Wine.