Lima vs La Diva
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.
LimaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La DivaChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Lima1/4
La Diva1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Diva
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lima
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LimaRaydanLa DivaDifferent EgoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%
2.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
8%Love
17%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Diva
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
musky91%
soft spicy83%
rose74%
woody65%
powdery56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FrankincensePink PepperMyrrh
Heart
PatchouliJasmineRose
Base
AmberMossMuskEarthy Notes
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperNeroliIris
Heart2 to 4 hours
Moroccan RoseJasmineMyrrh
Base8 to 12 hours
AmberPrecious WoodsMuskVanillaBenzoinFrankincense
InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Pink Pepper, Myrrh and Jasmine. Durations are only published for La Diva, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#73,857
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLimaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLima by Raydan is a rich, unisex oriental floral that balances sharp resinous incense with earthy moss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather when its warm, spicy amber profile can fully develop on the skin. This scent offers a grounding, moody experience that feels sophisticated for evening wear or intim…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Lima or La Diva?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Lima is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; La Diva is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Lima for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Diva for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lima or La Diva?
La Diva lasts longest (La Diva 100/100, Lima 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lima or La Diva?
Projection is very close: Lima 63/100, La Diva 63/100 for sillage.
Do Lima and La Diva smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Myrrh and Jasmine.
Is Lima or La Diva better for summer or winter?
Lima suits daytime wear; La Diva suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lima and La Diva?
Lima has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Myrrh, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Earthy Notes. 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.
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