Fragrance comparison

Balahe vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 17

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 594 ratings analysed

3 wins

Balahe

Leonard

4.23521 votes

Rank #3,674 SweetPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17

Dilís Parfum

3.7573 votes

Rank #67,623 CitrusPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balahe takes 3 of 3 categories.

Balahe
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 17
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character.

Balahe3/3

Dilis Classic Collection No. 170/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BalaheLeonard

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 521 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 73 votes

Category winnerBalaheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

521 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

musky69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PlumAldehydesClary SageCorianderAnisePineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseOrchidOrris RootYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetOpoponaxVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart2 to 4 hours

Turkish RoseJasmineMimosaYlang-Ylang

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliVanillaWhite MuskTonka BeanVetiverOpoponax

Category winnerBalaheLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex44

Women55

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,674

PerfumerDaniel Moliere

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#67,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBalaheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balahe by Leonard is a decadent 1983 oriental floral that refuses to whisper. Dark, syrupy plum immediately collides with sharp aldehydes and spicy coriander in the opening. Give it five minutes. Once that initial solvent burst settles, a lush heart of creamy tuberose, powdery iris, and warm ylang-ylang unfolds across…

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic chypre floral profile centered on sparkling citrus and rich earthiness. The scent opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, and fresh orange blossom that feels crisp and energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of Turk…

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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, Balahe or Dilis Classic Collection No. 17?

Balahe takes 3 of 3 categories. Balahe is rated 4.23/5 from 521 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 is rated 3.75/5 from 73 votes. Choose Balahe for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 for a citrus and patchouli character.

Do Balahe and Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Balahe or Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 better for summer or winter?

Balahe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balahe and Dilis Classic Collection No. 17?

Balahe has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Clary Sage and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Opoponax, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, White Musk and Tonka Bean.