Fragrance comparison

Autentica vs Sheer Delight

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

4 wins

Autentica

Furla

3.56172 votes

Rank #19,591 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sheer Delight

Betty Barclay

3.3340 votes

Rank #22,644 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Autentica takes 4 of 7 categories.

Autentica
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sheer Delight
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Autentica4/7

Sheer Delight2/7

Ratings & consensus: Autentica
Community sentiment: Autentica
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Autentica
Value for money: Sheer Delight
Versatility: Sheer Delight
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Autentica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AutenticaFurla

Sheer DelightBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 30%Had 37%Want 33%

Category winnerAutenticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

172 votes

5%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAutenticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAutentica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSheer DelightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

floral77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeRaspberryPear

Heart2-4 hrs

Cherry BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top

Italian LemonMandarin OrangePear

Heart

PeonyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskResinsAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony. Durations are only published for Autentica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Spring94

Summer100

Fall18

Winter12

Day100

Night7

Category winnerSheer DelightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex1

Women99

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 17%Party 8%

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAutenticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Autentica brings a refreshing, easygoing charm to daily wear with its bright blend of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and crisp raspberry. As the lively fruity opening settles, delicate pink peony and dewy cherry blossom petals unfold alongside lily-of-the-valley, creating an uplifting floral profile that fee…

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Sheer Delight by Betty Barclay is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women that debuted in 2015. It centers on a bright opening of Italian lemon and mandarin orange, which transitions into a floral heart of peony and lily-of-the-valley. The scent finishes with a clean, musk-heavy dry-down. It works best as an easygoing, ev…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Autentica or Sheer Delight?

Autentica takes 4 of 7 categories. Autentica is rated 3.56/5 from 172 votes; Sheer Delight is rated 3.33/5 from 40 votes. Choose Autentica for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sheer Delight for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Autentica or Sheer Delight?

They last about the same: Autentica 53/100, Sheer Delight 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Autentica or Sheer Delight?

Autentica projects furthest (Autentica 46/100, Sheer Delight 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autentica and Sheer Delight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony.

Is Autentica or Sheer Delight better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sheer Delight is the stronger pick. For winter, Autentica is the stronger pick. Autentica suits daytime wear; Sheer Delight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Autentica and Sheer Delight?

Autentica has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Pear, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. Sheer Delight has top notes of Italian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Resins and Amber.