Diorella Parfum vs Grain de Sable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Diorella Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.
Diorella ParfumChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Grain de SableChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Diorella Parfum4/5
Grain de Sable1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Diorella Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Diorella Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Diorella Parfum
- Value for money
- Grain de Sable
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Diorella Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Diorella ParfumDiorGrain de SableNicky VerfaillieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%
Category winnerDiorella ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
28%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
147 votes
36%Love
50%Like
7%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
Category winners
LongevityDiorella Parfum
SillageDiorella Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGrain de SableBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
earthy77%
woody69%
green61%
white floral100%
fresh92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
tropical69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGreen NotesMelonLemon
Heart
HoneysucklePeachJasmineRoseCyclamen
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliMusk
Top
BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMelon, Peach, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall0
Winter49
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,035
PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska
Launched1972
Reviews8
Overall rank#23,297
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerDiorella ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDiorella Parfum opens with a bright splash of tangy lemon and aromatic bergamot, paired with an unusual slice of cool, ripe honeydew melon. Instead of smelling like sugary candy, this fruitiness feels crisp, garden-fresh, and slightly herbal. As the fragrance warms on your skin, dewy jasmine petals and soft peach emer…
Reviews →Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…
Reviews →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, Diorella Parfum or Grain de Sable?
Diorella Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Diorella Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 147 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Diorella Parfum for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Diorella Parfum or Grain de Sable?
Diorella Parfum lasts longest (Diorella Parfum 76/100, Grain de Sable 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Diorella Parfum or Grain de Sable?
Diorella Parfum projects furthest (Diorella Parfum 66/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Diorella Parfum and Grain de Sable smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Melon, Peach, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Diorella Parfum or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?
Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Diorella Parfum and Grain de Sable?
Diorella Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes, Melon and Lemon, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.
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