Fragrance comparison

Diane vs Roxy

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 603 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Roxy

4.01227 votes

Rank #9,296 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diane takes 5 of 8 categories.

Diane
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Roxy
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diane5/8

Roxy3/8

Ratings & consensus: Roxy
Community sentiment: Roxy
Longevity: Diane
Sillage & projection: Diane
Value for money: Diane
Versatility: Diane
Note pyramid (duration): Diane
Fragranxe ranking: Roxy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

RoxyRoxy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

4.01/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 33%Had 68%Want 0%

Category winnerRoxyRating 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

34%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerRoxyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDiane

SillageDiane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

fruity100%

floral90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match29%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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

MuskFrangipaniSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerDianeLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer34

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night61

Spring55

Summer100

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night12

Category winnerDianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,296

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerRoxyHigher 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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Roxy by Roxy opens with a bright splash of tart red berries and mixed orchard fruit that instantly brings sunny boardwalks and beach totes to mind. As the sharp fruitiness mellows, a lush heart of sweet magnolia, creamy ylang-ylang, and soft violet creates a cheerful floral blend that feels fresh rather than heavy. Tr…

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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 Roxy?

Diane takes 5 of 8 categories. Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes; Roxy is rated 4.01/5 from 227 votes. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Roxy for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diane or Roxy?

Diane lasts longest (Diane 76/100, Roxy 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diane or Roxy?

Diane projects furthest (Diane 67/100, Roxy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diane and Roxy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Violet and Frangipani.

Is Diane or Roxy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diane and Roxy?

Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani. Roxy has top notes of Fruity Notes and Red Berries, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Frangipani, Sandalwood and Amber.