Fragrance comparison

Diapason vs Upscale Gentleman

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diapason

Sospiro Perfumes

4.1891 votes

Rank #8,112 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Upscale Gentleman

Mary Kay

3.9122 votes

Rank #40,574 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diapason takes 5 of 6 categories.

Diapason
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Upscale Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diapason5/6

Upscale Gentleman1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiapasonSospiro Perfumes

Upscale GentlemanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 65%Had 26%Want 9%

Category winnerDiapasonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

21%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

14%Love

64%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDiapason

SillageDiapason

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value71

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

rose77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GeraniumBulgarian Rose

Heart3-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodAtlas Cedar

Base8-12+ hrs

Haitian VetiverAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotAppleLavenderSicilian MandarinCloveCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodGeraniumSageCypress

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAustralian SandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerDiapasonLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring67

Summer20

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex26

Women2

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 12%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,112

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#40,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiapasonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diapason by Sospiro Perfumes delivers a bold, dark collision of spicy Bulgarian rose, dry Atlas cedar, and smoky guaiac wood. It opens with an unapologetic punch of crisp geranium and tart red petals before drying down into an earthy forest floor anchored by Haitian vetiver and warm golden amber. Rather than smelling …

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Mary Kay Upscale Gentleman is a crisp woody aromatic blend built for easy daily wear. It kicks off with a sharp splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple, backed by a fast punch of spicy cardamom. You immediately notice the balance. A clean French lavender and green cypress heart quickly tempers the initial sweetnes…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diapason or Upscale Gentleman?

Diapason takes 5 of 6 categories. Diapason is rated 4.18/5 from 91 votes; Upscale Gentleman is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Diapason for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Upscale Gentleman for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diapason or Upscale Gentleman?

Diapason lasts longest (Diapason 82/100, Upscale Gentleman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diapason or Upscale Gentleman?

Diapason projects furthest (Diapason 77/100, Upscale Gentleman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diapason and Upscale Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Guaiac Wood, Atlas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Diapason or Upscale Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Diapason suits evening wear; Upscale Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diapason and Upscale Gentleman?

Diapason has top notes of Geranium and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Guaiac Wood and Atlas Cedar, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Upscale Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Geranium, Sage and Cypress, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.