Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Unicorn Tears

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Unicorn Tears

Zoe Karssen

5.004 votes

Rank #31,820 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unicorn Tears takes 4 of 4 categories.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Unicorn Tears
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#2 citrus/basil0/4

Unicorn Tears4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

Unicorn TearsZoe Karssen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityUnicorn Tears

SillageUnicorn Tears

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value100

Category winnerUnicorn TearsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

musky69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and white floral

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

BasilAppleOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart

Iso E SuperJasmine SambacRoseNutmeg

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,820

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUnicorn TearsHigher 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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Unicorn Tears opens bright and slightly green, with citrus, basil and apple over a woody, musky core. As it settles, the florals soften the sharper edges and the base turns warmer, smoother and a little powdery. It suits someone who likes modern woody florals with a fresh spicy twist rather than heavy sweetness. The I…

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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 Unicorn Tears?

Unicorn Tears takes 4 of 4 categories. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Unicorn Tears is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Unicorn Tears for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #2 citrus/basil or Unicorn Tears?

Unicorn Tears lasts longest (Unicorn Tears 68/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 citrus/basil or Unicorn Tears?

Unicorn Tears projects furthest (Unicorn Tears 64/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Unicorn Tears smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Unicorn Tears better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Unicorn Tears?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Unicorn Tears has top notes of Basil, Apple, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.