Sublime vs Happy Diamonds
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.
SublimeChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Happy DiamondsChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sublime5/7
Happy Diamonds2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sublime
- Community sentiment
- Sublime
- Longevity
- Sublime
- Sillage & projection
- Happy Diamonds
- Value for money
- Sublime
- Versatility
- Happy Diamonds
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sublime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SublimeAura PerfumeHappy DiamondsChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 676 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
223 votes
58%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySublime
SillageHappy Diamonds
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSublimeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
amber100%
white floral92%
animalic84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHedione
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomGalbanumLemonBergamotFruity Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
CarnationYlang-YlangHeliotropeIrisTuberoseJasmineSandalwoodRose
Base8-12 hrs
CivetAmbergrisBenzoinTonka BeanVetiverVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Happy Diamonds, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer27
Fall73
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Category winnerHappy DiamondsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#310
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews171
Overall rank#14,643
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1986
Reviews10
Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…
Reviews →Chopard Happy Diamonds opens with a bracing snap of bitter green galbanum, brisk bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before blooming into a dense floral core. The heart centers on spicy carnation, creamy tuberose, and buttery ylang-ylang that project with cosmetic, powdery richness. Once body heat warms the skin, a hea…
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, Sublime or Happy Diamonds?
Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes; Happy Diamonds is rated 4.35/5 from 52 votes. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Happy Diamonds for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sublime or Happy Diamonds?
Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, Happy Diamonds 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sublime or Happy Diamonds?
Projection is very close: Happy Diamonds 70/100, Sublime 69/100 for sillage.
Do Sublime and Happy Diamonds smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla.
Is Sublime or Happy Diamonds better for summer or winter?
For summer, Happy Diamonds is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. Happy Diamonds suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sublime and Happy Diamonds?
Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. Happy Diamonds has top notes of Orange Blossom, Galbanum, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Iris, a base of Civet, Ambergris, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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