Fragrance comparison

Diorling vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diorling

Dior · 1963

4.40181 votes

Rank #4,281 EarthyFloral

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #23,239 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diorling takes 4 of 5 categories.

Diorling
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diorling4/5

Grain de Sable1/5

Ratings & consensus: Diorling
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diorling
Sillage & projection: Diorling
Value for money: Grain de Sable
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diorling

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiorlingDior

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerDiorlingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

181 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDiorling

SillageDiorling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

leather69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Leatheroak mossVetiverMuskPatchouli

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Rose, Iris and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,281

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched1963

Reviews29

Overall rank#23,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDiorlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diorling by Dior opens with a snappy, brisk burst of bitter bergamot and green hyacinth that brings to mind fresh botanical stems snapped in cool morning air. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of velvety iris, jasmine petals, and soft rose creates a clean, classic French bath soap texture. The base grounds the…

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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…

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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, Diorling or Grain de Sable?

Diorling takes 4 of 5 categories. Diorling is rated 4.40/5 from 181 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Diorling for a earthy and 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, Diorling or Grain de Sable?

They last about the same: Diorling 70/100, Grain de Sable 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diorling or Grain de Sable?

Diorling projects furthest (Diorling 63/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diorling and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Rose, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Diorling 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 Diorling and Grain de Sable?

Diorling has top notes of Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, oak moss, Vetiver 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.