Sylphide vs Diva
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Diva takes 3 of 4 categories.
SylphideChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
DivaChoose it for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Sylphide1/4
Diva3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Diva
- Sillage & projection
- Diva
- Value for money
- Diva
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sylphide
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SylphideCriminal ElementsDivaSwerve ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 19%Had 5%Want 75%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
8%Hate
40 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDiva
SillageDiva
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDivaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywhite floral100%
vanilla88%
amber77%
sweet65%
fruity53%
aromatic42%
musky100%
patchouli92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match13%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JasmineOliveVanillaBenzoinOrange BlossomGrapes
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Red BerriesBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
JasminePeachPatchouli
Base
AmberWhite MuskBenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vanilla, Benzoin and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Sylphide, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer27
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
No season votes yet
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#39,880
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,708
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSylphideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSylphide by Criminal Elements takes the creamy richness of orange blossom and jasmine and pairs them with an unexpected twist of juicy concord grape and savory olive. The scent opens bright, sweet, and sunlit before settling into a warm base of benzoin and smooth vanilla. It feels lush, velvety, and gently balsamic ra…
Reviews →Diva by Swerve Parfums is a bold, modern floral fragrance that centers on a rich blend of red berries and creamy jasmine. Launched in 2021, it is designed for women who value confidence and a unique personal style. This scent works beautifully as a daytime signature, offering a persistent, musky presence that lingers …
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, Sylphide or Diva?
Diva takes 3 of 4 categories. Sylphide is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes; Diva is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sylphide for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Diva for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Sylphide or Diva?
Diva lasts longest (Diva 100/100, Sylphide 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sylphide or Diva?
Diva projects furthest (Diva 75/100, Sylphide 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sylphide and Diva smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla, Benzoin and Orange Blossom.
Is Sylphide or Diva better for summer or winter?
Sylphide suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sylphide and Diva?
Sylphide features Jasmine, Olive, Vanilla, Benzoin and Orange Blossom. Diva has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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