Fragrance comparison

Ananda vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 40

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,200 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,868 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40

Dilís Parfum

3.7419 votes

Rank #62,535 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ananda3/5

Dilis Classic Collection No. 402/5

Ratings & consensus: Ananda
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ananda
Sillage & projection: Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
Value for money: Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ananda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnandaM. Micallef

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerAnandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

11%Love

63%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAnanda

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 40

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 40Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

Top30 to 45 minutes

StrawberryPlumBlack PepperPineappleBlack CurrantLemonPeachApple

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperJasmineOrangewoodYlang-YlangIrisRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliOakmossAmberCaramelHeliotropeVanillaCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant, Lemon and Violet. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 40, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,868

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#62,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fruity fragrance for women that blends lively orchard fruits with an earthy, mossy base. The scent opens with an abundant burst of sweet strawberry, ripe plum, crisp apple, and tart pineapple, sharpened by a quick dash of lemon and black pepper. As the…

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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, Ananda or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?

Ananda takes 3 of 5 categories. Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 is rated 3.74/5 from 19 votes. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ananda or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?

Ananda lasts longest (Ananda 67/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 65/100, Ananda 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda and Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant, Lemon and Violet.

Is Ananda or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda and Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?

Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille. Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 has top notes of Strawberry, Plum, Black Pepper and Pineapple, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Orangewood and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Caramel.