Bucephalus XV vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus XV takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bucephalus XVChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 3Choose it for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bucephalus XV4/4
Dilis Classic Collection No. 30/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bucephalus XV
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XV
- Value for money
- Bucephalus XV
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bucephalus XV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bucephalus XVArmafDilis Classic Collection No. 3Dilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%
3.71/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
7%Love
71%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus XV
SillageBucephalus XV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBucephalus XVBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
violet77%
floral69%
amber61%
woody100%
floral92%
green84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamot
Heart
RoseVioletPatchouli
Base
AmberMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
GalbanumHyacinthIrisBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base3 to 5 hours
OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 3, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer29
Fall100
Winter41
Day100
Night30
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,345
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#43,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBucephalus XVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus XV opens with a splash of sour lemon and sharp bergamot, giving it a bright start. As it rests on the skin, a powdery floral core of rose and violet softens the initial citrus bite. Patchouli adds a touch of green earthiness, preventing the sweetness from becoming too heavy or cloying. The base settle…
Reviews →Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 brings a sharp, crisp green floral profile built on dry woods and powdery iris. The scent opens with a biting snap of galbanum, fresh hyacinth, and bright bergamot and lemon, giving it an unmistakable vintage bite. As it settles, powdery iris, violet, carnation, and gentle rose give the …
Reviews →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, Bucephalus XV or Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?
Bucephalus XV takes 4 of 4 categories. Bucephalus XV is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 is rated 3.71/5 from 28 votes. Choose Bucephalus XV for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XV or Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?
Bucephalus XV lasts longest (Bucephalus XV 78/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus XV or Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?
Bucephalus XV projects furthest (Bucephalus XV 79/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus XV and Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.
Is Bucephalus XV or Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 better for summer or winter?
Bucephalus XV suits day or night wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus XV and Dilis Classic Collection No. 3?
Bucephalus XV has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk. Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 has top notes of Galbanum, Hyacinth, Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.
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