Fragrance comparison

Dion vs Adagio

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

Dion

Arabesque Perfumes

3.5192 votes

Rank #19,559 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Adagio

Flumen Profumi · 2018

5.001 votes

Rank #63,271 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Dion
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Adagio
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dion1/2

Adagio1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DionArabesque Perfumes

AdagioFlumen Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

41%Like

21%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAdagio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

amber77%

woody69%

white floral61%

woody100%

amber77%

leather69%

powdery61%

iris46%

patchouli38%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacWhite Flowers

Heart

Iris

Base

White MuskAmber

Top

Red AppleSaffron

Heart

Egyptian JasmineWhite FlowersGeraniumIrisCognacRum

Base

AmberPatchouliCashmeranLeather

InformationalShared notesCognac, White Flowers, Iris and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex36

Women59

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,559

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#63,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerDionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dion opens with a subtle splash of cognac paired against clean white flowers. As the top notes clear, dusty iris steps forward, wrapping the bouquet in a soft powdery texture. The base settles into white musk and warm amber, clinging gently to skin. It offers an airy, delicate fragrance profile rather than a heavy ori…

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Flumen Profumi Adagio opens with crisp red apple and dry saffron before settling into dark cognac, rum, and smoky leather. The fragrance creates a warm scent bubble that cuts through cold autumn winds. Cashmeran and patchouli anchor the base, making it ideal for late evening dinners and winter coat weather.

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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, Dion or Adagio?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Dion is rated 3.51/5 from 92 votes; Adagio is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dion for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Adagio for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Dion or Adagio?

Adagio projects furthest (Adagio 100/100, Dion 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dion and Adagio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Cognac, White Flowers, Iris and Amber.

Is Dion or Adagio better for summer or winter?

Dion suits daytime wear; Adagio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dion and Adagio?

Dion has top notes of Cognac and White Flowers, heart notes of Iris, a base of White Musk and Amber. Adagio has top notes of Red Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, White Flowers, Geranium and Iris, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Cashmeran and Leather.