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La Diva vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 2,035 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Diva takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • La Diva

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • Reflection 45 Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

La Diva3/5
Reflection 45 Man2/5
Ratings & consensus
Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Diva
Sillage & projection
La Diva
Value for money
La Diva
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
La DivaDifferent Ego
Reflection 45 ManAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
8%Love
17%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate40
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityLa Diva

SillageLa Diva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value22
Category winnerLa DivaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
musky91%
soft spicy83%
rose74%
woody65%
powdery56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperNeroliIris
Heart2 to 4 hours
Moroccan RoseJasmineMyrrh
Base8 to 12 hours
AmberPrecious WoodsMuskVanillaBenzoinFrankincense
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Neroli, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for La Diva, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Men83
Unisex15
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,844

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Diva by Different Ego arrives as a bold resinous floral designed around contrasting textures. The opening pairs brisk pink pepper and neroli with a dry, powdery iris note that immediately sets an elegant tone. As the initial brightness settles, Moroccan rose and jasmine swell into focus, anchored by the smoky, bals…

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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Diva or Reflection 45 Man?

La Diva takes 3 of 5 categories. La Diva is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose La Diva for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, La Diva or Reflection 45 Man?

La Diva lasts longest (La Diva 100/100, Reflection 45 Man 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Diva or Reflection 45 Man?

Projection is very close: La Diva 63/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100 for sillage.

Do La Diva and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Neroli, Iris and Jasmine.

Is La Diva or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

La Diva suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Diva and Reflection 45 Man?

La Diva has top notes of Pink Pepper, Neroli and Iris, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Amber, Precious Woods, Musk and Vanilla. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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