Fragrance comparison

Diane vs New Romance

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 379 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

New Romance

Insider Parfums

4.003 votes

Rank #59,709 AmberCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diane takes 4 of 4 categories.

Diane
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
New Romance
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Diane4/4

New Romance0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

New RomanceInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

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%

cherry92%

musky84%

rose77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, musky 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

Black CherryPink PepperSaffron

Heart

Cashmere WoodMay RoseVioletPeony

Base

FrankincenseAmbroxanMyrhhMusk

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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New Romance by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp, sweet hit of black cherry and saffron that feels modern and playful. This unisex aromatic spicy scent settles into a warm, woody base of frankincense and ambroxan. It is a bold, mood-boosting choice for evening wear in autumn or winter when you want something that com…

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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 New Romance?

Diane takes 4 of 4 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; New Romance is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose New Romance for a amber and cherry character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diane or New Romance?

Diane lasts longest (Diane 76/100, New Romance 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diane or New Romance?

Diane projects furthest (Diane 67/100, New Romance 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diane and New Romance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Myrhh and Violet.

Is Diane or New Romance better for summer or winter?

Diane suits daytime wear; New Romance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diane and New Romance?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. New Romance has top notes of Black Cherry, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, May Rose, Violet and Peony, a base of Frankincense, Ambroxan, Myrhh and Musk.