My Divine vs Passion Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
My DivineChoose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Passion EssenceChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
My Divine2/4
Passion Essence2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Passion Essence
- Sillage & projection
- My Divine
- Value for money
- My Divine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Passion Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
My DivineDiane CastelPassion EssenceWeilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
3.77/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
15%Love
53%Like
25%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPassion Essence
SillageMy Divine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMy DivineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
white floral69%
musky61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bamboo Leaf
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomPeonyRose
Base3 to 5 hours
PatchouliPralineMusk
Top
BergamotLemonCoffeeAlmond
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseIris
Base
VanillaPatchouliCacaoPralineTonka BeanMuskAmberPalo Santo
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose, Patchouli and Praline. Durations are only published for My Divine, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring77
Summer31
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night90
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#41,193
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,018
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerPassion EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMy Divine by Diane Castel balances crisp green freshness with a sweet, floral base. The fragrance opens on a clean green note of bamboo leaf that feels crisp like morning dew. This quickly opens up into a blooming bouquet where soft peony, sweet rose, and gentle orange blossom mingle together. Underneath the petals, a…
Reviews →Passion Essence by Weil strikes the skin with a bright citrus breeze of bergamot and lemon, which quickly gives way to a creamy heart of jasmine and tuberose. Almond and a soft coffee accord attempt to anchor the top, though the coffee is light and fleeting. The true character of this perfume emerges in the base, wher…
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, My Divine or Passion Essence?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. My Divine is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Passion Essence is rated 3.77/5 from 60 votes. Choose My Divine for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Passion Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, My Divine or Passion Essence?
Passion Essence lasts longest (Passion Essence 69/100, My Divine 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, My Divine or Passion Essence?
My Divine projects furthest (My Divine 67/100, Passion Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do My Divine and Passion Essence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Patchouli and Praline.
Is My Divine or Passion Essence better for summer or winter?
My Divine suits daytime wear; Passion Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in My Divine and Passion Essence?
My Divine has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Praline and Musk. Passion Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Coffee and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cacao and Praline.
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