Fragrance comparison

The White vs Dianesque

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Dianesque

Marylise Mirabelli

4.005 votes

Rank #45,369 PowderyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dianesque
Choose it for a powdery and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The White2/4

Dianesque2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dianesque
Sillage & projection: The White
Value for money: Dianesque
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WhiteThe Sum

DianesqueMarylise Mirabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDianesque

SillageThe White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDianesqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

powdery100%

leather92%

smoky84%

animalic77%

violet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, smoky and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

VioletSmokePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminHeliotropeIrisFloral Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherWhite MuskVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesIris and Smoke. Durations are only published for Dianesque, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 22%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#45,369

PerfumerElia Chiche

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

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Dianesque by Marylise Mirabelli opens with sharp pink pepper, cool violet leaf, and a sudden curl of dark smoke. The initial bite is dry and peppery. Soon, powdery iris and warm cumin settle across the heart, creating an edgy, vintage backstage aroma rather than a prim cosmetic powder. The base leans into worn jacket …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The White or Dianesque?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Dianesque is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dianesque for a powdery and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The White or Dianesque?

Dianesque lasts longest (Dianesque 80/100, The White 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The White or Dianesque?

Projection is very close: The White 52/100, Dianesque 50/100 for sillage.

Do The White and Dianesque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, smoky and violet accords. Common notes include Iris and Smoke.

Is The White or Dianesque better for summer or winter?

The White suits daytime wear; Dianesque suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The White and Dianesque?

The White features Iris, Smoke and Woody Notes. Dianesque has top notes of Violet, Smoke and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cumin, Heliotrope, Iris and Floral Notes, a base of Leather, White Musk, Vetiver and Vanilla.