Fragrance comparison

Diane vs Nostalgie

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 462 ratings analysed

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Nostalgie

Sonoma Scent Studio

4.1586 votes

Rank #10,505 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgie takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Diane3/7

Nostalgie4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

NostalgieSonoma Scent Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

4.15/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerNostalgieRating 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

56%Love

24%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerNostalgieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDiane

SillageDiane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

amber77%

violet69%

rose61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PatchouliMuskMyrhhVioletFrangipani

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesMyrhhBeeswaxRoseJasmineVioletPeachIrisSandalwoodViolet LeafLeatherMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrhh 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

Spring72

Summer72

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNostalgieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,505

PerfumerLaurie Erickson

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerNostalgieHigher 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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Nostalgie opens with a fizzy burst of aldehydes that settles quickly into golden peach, Bulgarian rose absolute, and sweet French beeswax. As it warms on skin, natural oakmoss and aged Indian patchouli lend an earthy backbone, balanced by creamy Mysore sandalwood and soft violet. It offers a warm, vintage floral aesth…

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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 Nostalgie?

Nostalgie takes 4 of 7 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; Nostalgie is rated 4.15/5 from 86 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nostalgie for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diane or Nostalgie?

Diane lasts longest (Diane 76/100, Nostalgie 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diane or Nostalgie?

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

Do Diane and Nostalgie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Myrhh and Violet.

Is Diane or Nostalgie better for summer or winter?

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