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VersaceEau de Toilette · EST. 2011

Yellow Diamond

Yellow Diamond by Versace is a women's warm oriental Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, built around citrus, fresh, floral. It opens with bergamot and neroli and dries down to amber and musk.

NOSE: UndisclosedRELEASED: 2011RETAIL: $40 - $70
The Quick Answer

Yellow Diamond opens on bergamot and neroli, moves through orange blossom and freesia, and dries down to amber and musk. At $40 - $70 it is which makes it an easy budget pick, with moderate (5-7h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

7.6
Expert
6.1
Longevity
6.2
Sillage
9.3
Versatility
8.6
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.40/mlBased on the lowest street price ($40) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • bergamot
  • neroli
  • pear
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • orange blossom
  • freesia
  • mimosa
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • amber
  • musk
  • guaiac wood

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ToiletteMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Yellow Diamond by Versace is a bright citrus-leaning eau de toilette released in 2011, composed by Undisclosed. This is our research team's structured analysis of how it is built, how it performs, and who it suits — based on its composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.

The Opening

From the first spray, bergamot, neroli, pear establish a bright citrus and juicy fruit character that defines the top of the composition.

The Heart

As the top notes settle, the heart turns bright citrus and floral, built around orange blossom, freesia, mimosa. This is where the fragrance reveals its true personality, roughly two to four hours in.

The Dry-Down

Hours later it resolves into a dry woods and golden amber foundation — amber, musk, guaiac wood — that determines the lasting memory of the scent.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
bergamot and neroli opening. Moderate, arm's-length projection.
Hour 4
orange blossom and freesia heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
amber and musk base emerges. Becoming a skin scent.
Hour 8
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
6.1/10
Sillage
6.2/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.5/10

Who Should Buy Yellow Diamond

Yellow Diamond leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want a more moderate, easy-going wear, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORModerate (5-7h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
58%
NIGHT
42%
GENDER INDEXFeminine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸30%
SUMMER ☀️27%
AUTUMN 🍂25%
WINTER ❄️18%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

bergamot and neroli lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

orange blossom and freesia take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 8
Early dry-down

amber and musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Skin-close
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of amber and musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (30% seasonal fit)
  • Summer (27% seasonal fit)
  • Autumn / Fall (25% seasonal fit)
  • Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does Yellow Diamond last?
As an Eau de Toilette, Yellow Diamond projects moderate and typically lasts in the moderate (5-7h) range on skin. Warmer skin and cooler weather push it toward the top of that range.
What season is Yellow Diamond best for?
Its warm oriental character performs best in spring and summer, where the freshness stays crisp. The season vectors above show the full breakdown.
Is Yellow Diamond worth buying?
At $40 - $70, Yellow Diamond offers a recognisable signature. Sample first if you are sensitive to warm oriental fragrances — it sits closer to familiar than groundbreaking in its category.
Can I wear Yellow Diamond to the office?
Yes, within reason. Yellow Diamond sits at a moderate moderate projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Yellow Diamond good for summer?
Not really. Yellow Diamond scores only 27% for summer — heat tends to amplify its amber and musk base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in spring, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Yellow Diamond should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Yellow Diamond has moderate projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its moderate (5-7h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Yellow Diamond safe for sensitive skin?
Yellow Diamond is an alcohol-based eau de toilette and its note list includes materials such as bergamot, neroli and pear, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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