Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Meteor Sparkle

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

1 wins

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Meteor Sparkle

Subhi Khalilbayov

1.002 votes

Rank #75,448 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#2 citrus/basil takes 1 of 1 categories.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Meteor Sparkle
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

#2 citrus/basil1/1

Meteor Sparkle0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #2 citrus/basil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

Meteor SparkleSubhi Khalilbayov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusBasil

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Orange Blossom

Base1 to 2 hours

Musk

Top

GrapefruitCorianderBasilCypress

Heart

GingerCardamomOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

Cashmere WoodMuskAmberTobaccoCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for #2 citrus/basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night16

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,448

PerfumerSubhi Khalilbayov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#2 citrus/basilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#2 citrus/basil by Dilís Parfum delivers an uplifting burst of sunlit refreshment designed for warm, casual days. The opening centers on vibrant citrus accents of ripe lemon, juicy orange, and sweet mandarin paired immediately with green, aromatic basil. This sharp herbal snap balances the juicy fruit pulp without let…

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Meteor Sparkle by Subhi Khalilbayov is a crisp, aromatic woody scent that balances zesty grapefruit and basil with a resinous, tobacco-heavy base. It performs best on skin during transitional spring weather, offering a sharp, modern profile for those who enjoy herbal top notes grounded by earthy cedar. This unisex fra…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #2 citrus/basil or Meteor Sparkle?

#2 citrus/basil takes 1 of 1 categories. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Meteor Sparkle is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Meteor Sparkle for a aromatic and woody character.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Meteor Sparkle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Meteor Sparkle better for summer or winter?

#2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Meteor Sparkle?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Meteor Sparkle has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil and Cypress, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Vetiver, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber and Tobacco.