Vodka Diamond vs Concept No 18
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vodka Diamond takes 4 of 7 categories.
Vodka DiamondChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Concept No 18Choose it for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vodka Diamond4/7
Concept No 183/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vodka Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Vodka Diamond
- Longevity
- Concept No 18
- Sillage & projection
- Concept No 18
- Value for money
- Vodka Diamond
- Versatility
- Concept No 18
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vodka Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vodka DiamondParis ElyseesConcept No 18Pal ZileriWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 47%Had 31%Want 21%
3.82/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 46%Had 32%Want 21%
Category winnerVodka DiamondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
92 votes
34%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerVodka DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityConcept No 18
SillageConcept No 18
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVodka DiamondBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
earthy70%
vanilla60%
fresh spicy50%
soft spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
anis69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VetiverJasmine
Base2 to 3 hours
VanillaSandalowood
Top
IvyBergamotTangerineGeraniumLemon
Heart
Star AnisePink PepperCardamom
Base
AmberSandalowoodVetiverPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Sandalowood. Durations are only published for Vodka Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall60
Winter39
Day100
Night53
Spring74
Summer42
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night56
Category winnerConcept No 18Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,546
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#19,588
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerVodka DiamondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVodka Diamond by Paris Elysees is a classic citrus and woody fragrance for men that channels the traditional barbering style of late twentieth-century perfumery. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and crisp bergamot, giving immediate brightness. As the citrus settles, the scent transitions into an earthy…
Reviews →Concept No 18 by Pal Zileri opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and bitter green ivy leaves. The initial citrus fade occurs almost immediately, giving way to a prominent heart of star anise, cardamom, and pink pepper. This pungent spice combination creates a dark, slightly medicinal aroma reminiscent of b…
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
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Which is better, Vodka Diamond or Concept No 18?
Vodka Diamond takes 4 of 7 categories. Vodka Diamond is rated 3.97/5 from 92 votes; Concept No 18 is rated 3.82/5 from 74 votes. Choose Vodka Diamond for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Concept No 18 for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vodka Diamond or Concept No 18?
Concept No 18 lasts longest (Concept No 18 65/100, Vodka Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vodka Diamond or Concept No 18?
Concept No 18 projects furthest (Concept No 18 57/100, Vodka Diamond 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vodka Diamond and Concept No 18 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Sandalowood.
Is Vodka Diamond or Concept No 18 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vodka Diamond is the stronger pick. For winter, Concept No 18 is the stronger pick. Vodka Diamond suits daytime wear; Concept No 18 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vodka Diamond and Concept No 18?
Vodka Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalowood. Concept No 18 has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot, Tangerine and Geranium, heart notes of Star Anise, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalowood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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