Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Diorama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 626 ratings analysed

4 wins

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Diorama

Dior · 1948

4.30220 votes

Rank #4,942 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intimate takes 4 of 7 categories.

Intimate
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Diorama
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Intimate4/7

Diorama3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

DioramaDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerDioramaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

376 votes

58%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerDioramaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIntimate

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value41

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, animalic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesRoseGardeniaCorianderBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumMuskAmber

Top

PlumPeachMelonBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineTuberoseRoseCinnamonVioletCarawayPepper

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumLeatherVetiverSandalwoodMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Gardenia, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer48

Fall98

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDioramaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#4,942

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1948

Reviews25

Category winnerIntimateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intimate by Revlon is a classic chypre floral launched in 1955. It centers on an animalic, mossy structure grounded by sandalwood and cedar. This fragrance suits those who appreciate vintage, earthy profiles with a powdery finish. It remains a notable example of mid-century perfumery, offering a distinct scent charact…

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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, Intimate or Diorama?

Intimate takes 4 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Diorama is rated 4.30/5 from 220 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Diorama for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Diorama?

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

Which projects more, Intimate or Diorama?

Projection is very close: Intimate 67/100, Diorama 66/100 for sillage.

Do Intimate and Diorama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, animalic and musky accords. Common notes include Rose, Gardenia, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Intimate or Diorama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diorama is the stronger pick. For winter, Intimate is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intimate and Diorama?

Intimate has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Coriander, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Musk. 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.