Fragrance comparison

Dion vs Ghost

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dion

Arabesque Perfumes

3.5192 votes

Rank #19,559 PowderyMusky

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Ghost

UNTAMED

4.2818 votes

Rank #23,139 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dion
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ghost
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dion3/5

Ghost2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ghost
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dion
Sillage & projection: Dion
Value for money: Ghost
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

GhostUNTAMED

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 1%Want 89%

Category winnerGhostRating 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

61%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDion

SillageDion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGhostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

amber77%

woody69%

white floral61%

iris100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

violet69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacWhite Flowers

Heart

Iris

Base

White MuskAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mountain AirCamphor

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisWhite FlowersOrris

Base4 to 6 hours

Old BooksVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Iris and White Musk. Durations are only published for Ghost, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring75

Summer58

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex36

Women59

Men0

Unisex62

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,559

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,139

PerfumerSunyata Calogeros-Smith

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Ghost by UNTAMED is a cool, contemplative unisex fragrance that contrasts crisp mountain air with quiet library textures. It opens with an unmistakable rush of icy camphor and breezy ozonic freshness, feeling like a step into a frosty morning fog. As the initial chill softens, powdery iris, rooty orris, and transparen…

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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 Ghost?

Dion takes 3 of 5 categories. Dion is rated 3.51/5 from 92 votes; Ghost is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Dion for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghost for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dion or Ghost?

Dion lasts longest (Dion 66/100, Ghost 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dion or Ghost?

Dion projects furthest (Dion 59/100, Ghost 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dion and Ghost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and white floral accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Iris and White Musk.

Is Dion or Ghost better for summer or winter?

Dion suits daytime wear; Ghost suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dion and Ghost?

Dion has top notes of Cognac and White Flowers, heart notes of Iris, a base of White Musk and Amber. Ghost has top notes of Mountain Air and Camphor, heart notes of Iris, White Flowers and Orris, a base of Old Books, Vanilla and White Musk.