Fragrance comparison

L'Anarchiste vs Diamante Nero Homme

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 681 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Anarchiste

Caron

3.94652 votes

Rank #3,022 WoodyAromatic

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Diamante Nero Homme

Renato Balestra

4.0029 votes

Rank #28,020 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Anarchiste takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Anarchiste
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Diamante Nero Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Anarchiste4/7

Diamante Nero Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Anarchiste
Community sentiment: Diamante Nero Homme
Longevity: L'Anarchiste
Sillage & projection: L'Anarchiste
Value for money: Diamante Nero Homme
Versatility: Diamante Nero Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Anarchiste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'AnarchisteCaron

Diamante Nero HommeRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 60%Had 23%Want 18%

Category winnerL'AnarchisteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

652 votes

17%Love

69%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerDiamante Nero HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Anarchiste

SillageL'Anarchiste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value86

Category winnerDiamante Nero HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

cinnamon77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonVetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

Musk

Top

Red AppleGrapefruitBergamotMint

Heart

NutmegCardamomCinnamonAfrican Orange Flower

Base

VanilleAmberVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, African Orange Flower, Cinnamon and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Anarchiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring56

Summer22

Fall83

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerDiamante Nero HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men81

Unisex6

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,022

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#28,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'AnarchisteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron broke conventional barbershop rules when releasing L'Anarchiste in 2000. It hits the senses immediately with frosted garden mint crushed over bitter orange blossom before plunging into dry cinnamon bark and scorched cedar. You get an odd, fascinating collision of icy green camphor and warm lumber. The initial bl…

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Renato Balestra Diamante Nero Homme opens with a sharp burst of red apple, tart grapefruit, and cool mint. The crisp fruitiness quickly shifts as warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom emerge in the heart. As the scent settles, a smooth base of vanille, amber, and cedar wood wraps around the lingering spices. This aromat…

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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, L'Anarchiste or Diamante Nero Homme?

L'Anarchiste takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Anarchiste is rated 3.94/5 from 652 votes; Diamante Nero Homme is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes. Choose L'Anarchiste for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Diamante Nero Homme for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Anarchiste or Diamante Nero Homme?

L'Anarchiste lasts longest (L'Anarchiste 70/100, Diamante Nero Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Anarchiste or Diamante Nero Homme?

L'Anarchiste projects furthest (L'Anarchiste 62/100, Diamante Nero Homme 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Anarchiste and Diamante Nero Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, African Orange Flower, Cinnamon and Virginia Cedar.

Is L'Anarchiste or Diamante Nero Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diamante Nero Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Anarchiste is the stronger pick. L'Anarchiste suits daytime wear; Diamante Nero Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Anarchiste and Diamante Nero Homme?

L'Anarchiste has top notes of Mint and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Musk. Diamante Nero Homme has top notes of Red Apple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon and African Orange Flower, a base of Vanille, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Musk.