Diane
Diane von FurstenbergEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Diane vs. Mad Madame
Is Diane better than Mad Madame?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliMusk
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Diane and Mad Madame?
| Diane | Mad Madame | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Aurélien Guichard | Romano Ricci |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Diane and Mad Madame smell?
Diane
Patchouli
Musky
Powdery
Amber
Floral
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Mad Madame
Rose
Musky
Woody
Leather
Floral
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Diane and Mad Madame share?
Top
Frangipani
Rose OxideAmbroxanBlackcurrant
Heart
Musk
PatchouliTuberose
Base
PatchouliMyrrhViolet
White MuskVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
FrangipaniViolet
Tuberose
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Diane and Mad Madame work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Diane or Mad Madame?
| Diane | Mad Madame | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Diane and Mad Madame?
The violet-and-frangipani pairing shouldn't work. Cool against warm, powder against cream. But it does, and the result is a fragrance that doesn't announce itself so much as it lingers.Diane
Mad Madame earns its reputation. The rose oxide is the pivot point, that metallic snap that makes people stop mid-sniff. If you want safe, look elsewhere.Mad Madame
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