Fragrance comparison

Diorama vs Snow Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 268 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diorama

Dior · 1948

4.30220 votes

Rank #4,942 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Snow Man

Bogner

4.2048 votes

Rank #11,777 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diorama takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diorama
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Snow Man
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diorama3/5

Snow Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DioramaDior

Snow ManBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

64%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySnow Man

SillageDiorama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSnow ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fruity65%

fresh56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, fruity and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMelonBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineTuberoseRoseCinnamonVioletCarawayPepper

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumLeatherVetiverSandalwoodMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

Juniper BerriesGalbanumTangerineblack fig

Heart

CassisLily-of-the-ValleyPepperVetiverVirginia Cedar

Base

oak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, oak moss, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer48

Fall98

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,942

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1948

Reviews25

Overall rank#11,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Snow Man by Bogner is a green aromatic fougere with a brisk, outdoorsy feel. It opens on juniper, galbanum and tangerine, with a slightly fruity fig touch, then settles into pepper, vetiver and cedar over a mossy amber base. It usually reads fresh, woody and masculine rather than sweet. If you enjoy crisp late 1990s t…

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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, Diorama or Snow Man?

Diorama takes 3 of 5 categories. Diorama is rated 4.30/5 from 220 votes; Snow Man is rated 4.20/5 from 48 votes. Choose Diorama for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Snow Man for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diorama or Snow Man?

Snow Man lasts longest (Snow Man 73/100, Diorama 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diorama or Snow Man?

Diorama projects furthest (Diorama 66/100, Snow Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diorama and Snow Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, oak moss, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Is Diorama or Snow Man better for summer or winter?

Snow Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diorama and Snow Man?

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. Snow Man has top notes of Juniper Berries, Galbanum, Tangerine and black fig, heart notes of Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pepper and Vetiver, a base of oak moss and Amber.