Fragrance comparison

Diorama vs Emotionnelle

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 316 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diorama

Dior · 1948

4.30220 votes

Rank #4,556 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Emotionnelle

Parfums DelRae

3.6096 votes

Rank #18,954 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diorama takes 4 of 6 categories.

Diorama
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Emotionnelle
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diorama4/6

Emotionnelle2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DioramaDior

EmotionnelleParfums DelRae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 53%

Category winnerDioramaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

220 votes

24%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerDioramaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityEmotionnelle

SillageEmotionnelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMelonBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineTuberoseRoseCinnamonVioletCarawayPepper

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumLeatherVetiverSandalwoodMuskVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

MelonTangerineBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafPlumRose

Base6-8 hrs

VetyverCloveAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Melon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Emotionnelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall98

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer100

Fall56

Winter4

Day100

Night25

Category winnerDioramaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 23%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,556

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1948

Reviews25

Overall rank#18,954

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDioramaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Diorama opens with a dense, mouthwatering swirl of dark stewed plum, ripe peach, and sunny bergamot that smells deep and golden rather than sugary. As the opening settles on skin, creamy gardenia petals, jasmine, and warm cinnamon weave through the heart, creating a rich spicy floral warmth reminiscent of an anti…

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Parfums DelRae Emotionnelle takes ripe melon in an unexpected direction. Forget thin body mists. You get a thick slice of real cantaloupe paired with bright tangerine and dewy violet leaf. A pinch of warm clove cuts straight through the fruit flesh, keeping the sweetness grounded. On skin, earthy vetiver and dark plu…

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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, Diorama or Emotionnelle?

Diorama takes 4 of 6 categories. Diorama is rated 4.30/5 from 220 votes; Emotionnelle is rated 3.60/5 from 96 votes. Choose Diorama for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Emotionnelle for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diorama or Emotionnelle?

Emotionnelle lasts longest (Emotionnelle 68/100, Diorama 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diorama or Emotionnelle?

Projection is very close: Emotionnelle 68/100, Diorama 66/100 for sillage.

Do Diorama and Emotionnelle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Melon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Diorama or Emotionnelle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emotionnelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Diorama is the stronger pick. Emotionnelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diorama and Emotionnelle?

Diorama has top notes of Plum, Peach, Melon and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Leather. Emotionnelle has top notes of Melon, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Plum and Rose, a base of Vetyver, Clove, Amber and Virginia Cedar.