Fragrance comparison

Divina vs Liz Claiborne

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 654 ratings analysed

4 wins

Divina

Diana de Silva

4.3931 votes

Rank #34,925 CitrusWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,709 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Divina takes 4 of 7 categories.

Divina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Divina4/7

Liz Claiborne3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivinaDiana de Silva

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 37%Had 23%Want 40%

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerDivinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

Category winnerDivinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLiz Claiborne

SillageDivina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

green77%

floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseVioletBlack currant leafYlang-YlangJasmineTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossHoneySandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Top

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Divina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDivinaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,709

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divina by Diana de Silva is a brisk floral chypre that feels like walking through an Italian citrus grove in early autumn. The opening hits with a bright flare of lemon, bergamot, and sweet orange. That initial zesty sharpness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a rich bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and v…

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Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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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, Divina or Liz Claiborne?

Divina takes 4 of 7 categories. Divina is rated 4.39/5 from 31 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose Divina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Divina or Liz Claiborne?

They last about the same: Liz Claiborne 67/100, Divina 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Divina or Liz Claiborne?

Divina projects furthest (Divina 65/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divina and Liz Claiborne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Divina or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Divina and Liz Claiborne?

Divina has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Black currant leaf, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.