Fragrance comparison

Barfly vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 37

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 546 ratings analysed

6 wins

Barfly

Scotch & Soda

4.20475 votes

Rank #1,576 WoodyPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Dilis Classic Collection No. 37

Dilís Parfum

3.7771 votes

Rank #33,695 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories.

Barfly
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 37
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Barfly6/7

Dilis Classic Collection No. 371/7

Ratings & consensus: Barfly
Community sentiment: Barfly
Longevity: Barfly
Sillage & projection: Barfly
Value for money: Barfly
Versatility: Dilis Classic Collection No. 37
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barfly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarflyScotch & Soda

Dilis Classic Collection No. 37Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerBarflyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

282 votes

13%Love

65%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerBarflyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBarfly

SillageBarfly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBarflyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

VanillaMuskIncense

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseMandarin OrangeLemonOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

MimosaIrisHawthornHeliotrope

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange, Anise, Lemon and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 37, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer45

Fall24

Winter9

Day100

Night14

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 37Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex51

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#33,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBarflyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fragrance built around soft yellow blossoms and crisp citrus fruits. The scent starts with a lively burst of mandarin orange, lemon, and sweet orange, accented by a subtle pinch of spicy anise. As the opening settles, the fragrance reveals a powdery fl…

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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, Barfly or Dilis Classic Collection No. 37?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories. Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 is rated 3.77/5 from 71 votes. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barfly or Dilis Classic Collection No. 37?

Barfly lasts longest (Barfly 68/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barfly or Dilis Classic Collection No. 37?

Barfly projects furthest (Barfly 60/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barfly and Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Anise, Lemon and Mandarin Orange.

Is Barfly or Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 is the stronger pick. For winter, Barfly is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barfly and Dilis Classic Collection No. 37?

Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense. Dilis Classic Collection No. 37 has top notes of Anise, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Iris, Hawthorn and Heliotrope, a base of Musk and Cedar.