Fragrance comparison

Diorling vs Sinan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 313 ratings analysed

Diorling

Dior · 1963

4.40181 votes

Rank #4,281 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Sinan

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.49132 votes

Rank #4,676 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sinan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Diorling
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sinan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diorling1/7

Sinan6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiorlingDior

SinanJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

4.49/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 44%Had 18%Want 38%

Category winnerSinanRating 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

63%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerSinanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySinan

SillageSinan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSinanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

leather69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both earthy and woody

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

CorianderBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

RoseCarnationGeraniumIrisJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossPatchouliIncenseVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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–

Spring58

Summer48

Fall100

Winter75

Day89

Night100

Category winnerSinanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,281

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched1963

Reviews29

Overall rank#4,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

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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Jean-Marc Sinan Sinan opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and bitter bergamot, cutting quickly into a dense, moody botanical greenness. As the initial flash cools down, dark rose, spicy carnation, and earthy geranium emerge alongside a faint, soapy iris touch. The fragrance settles into an unapologetical…

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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 Sinan?

Sinan takes 6 of 7 categories. Diorling is rated 4.40/5 from 181 votes; Sinan is rated 4.49/5 from 132 votes. Choose Diorling for a earthy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sinan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diorling or Sinan?

They last about the same: Sinan 71/100, Diorling 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diorling or Sinan?

Sinan projects furthest (Sinan 68/100, Diorling 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diorling and Sinan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Diorling or Sinan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sinan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diorling is the stronger pick. Sinan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diorling and Sinan?

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. Sinan has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Geranium and Iris, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver.