Fragrance comparison

21 vs Flambee

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.001 votes

Rank #63,464 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Flambee

Dilís Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #62,434 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flambee takes 2 of 3 categories.

21
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Flambee
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

211/3

Flambee2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 21
Sillage & projection: Flambee
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flambee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

21The Fragrance Kitchen

FlambeeDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity21

SillageFlambee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

violet61%

patchouli100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

earthy65%

balsamic53%

citrus42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

VioletTonka BeanNutmeg

Base

MuskPatchouliLabdanum

Notes

PatchouliLabdanumBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeTonka BeanSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Flambee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlambeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

21 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with sharp mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before settling into soft violet and warm tonka bean. Clean white musk and earthy patchouli form a calm, grounded base that stays quiet on the skin. It wears best during cool spring mornings and professional office settings where heavy gou…

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Flambee by Dilís Parfum delivers a lively clash between bright citrus fruits and deep earthy resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange, tangy mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, giving it an energetic and sunny start. Soon after, the zesty brightness deepens as patchouli and sticky balsamic labdanum …

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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, 21 or Flambee?

Flambee takes 2 of 3 categories. 21 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Flambee is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 21 for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Flambee for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, 21 or Flambee?

21 lasts longest (21 90/100, Flambee 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 21 or Flambee?

Flambee projects furthest (Flambee 100/100, 21 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 21 and Flambee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange and Tonka Bean.

Is 21 or Flambee better for summer or winter?

21 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 21 and Flambee?

21 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Tonka Bean and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Labdanum. Flambee features Patchouli, Labdanum, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange.