Fragrance comparison

Black Currant vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 21

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Currant

Ahmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

3.002 votes

Rank #68,068 AldehydicBalsamic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21

Dilís Parfum

3.6360 votes

Rank #41,750 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Currant
Choose it for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 21
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Currant3/4

Dilis Classic Collection No. 211/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Currant
Sillage & projection: Black Currant
Value for money: Black Currant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dilis Classic Collection No. 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CurrantAhmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.63/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

13%Love

55%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBlack Currant

SillageBlack Currant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CurrantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

balsamic91%

bitter83%

fresh74%

green65%

herbal56%

floral100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantLemongrassMandarin OrangeApricotPomegranate

Heart

GeraniumVioletCardamomMint

Base

LabdanumCedarVanillaMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintReedGreen LilacMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Water LilyPepperRoseVioletWhite PeachAmaryllis

Base2 to 3 hours

CedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Mint and Cedar. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 21, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring89

Summer100

Fall15

Winter4

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,068

PerfumerAhmed Mahsoub

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Currant opens as a tart, aromatic fruit scent with black currant, citrus and sharp green facets up top. As it settles, the mint, cardamom and violet give it a cooler herbal-floral edge, while vanilla, musk and cedar soften the drydown. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy unusual fruity fragrances with a…

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 by Dilís Parfum opens with a crisp burst of cool mint, tart mandarin orange, leafy reed, and dewy green lilac. As the brisk opening softens, the composition reveals a delicate floral heart led by floating water lily, powdery violet, sweet white peach, and a prickle of warm pepper alongs…

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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, Black Currant or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Currant is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 is rated 3.63/5 from 60 votes. Choose Black Currant for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Currant or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

Black Currant lasts longest (Black Currant 100/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Currant or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

Black Currant projects furthest (Black Currant 100/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Currant and Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Mint and Cedar.

Is Black Currant or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 better for summer or winter?

Black Currant suits daytime wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Currant and Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

Black Currant has top notes of Black Currant, Lemongrass, Mandarin Orange and Apricot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet, Cardamom and Mint, a base of Labdanum, Cedar, Vanilla and Musk. Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 has top notes of Mint, Reed, Green Lilac and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Pepper, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar and Vanilla.