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Celestial Object vs Delphinus

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

Updated 1,409 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delphinus takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Celestial Object

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Delphinus

    Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Celestial Object2/8
Delphinus6/8
Ratings & consensus
Delphinus
Community sentiment
Delphinus
Longevity
Delphinus
Sillage & projection
Delphinus
Value for money
Celestial Object
Versatility
Delphinus
Note pyramid (duration)
Delphinus
Fragranxe ranking
Celestial Object

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Celestial ObjectLiis
DelphinusCreed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerDelphinusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
33%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

120 votes

48%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate

1,289 votes

Category winnerDelphinusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityDelphinus

SillageDelphinus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value20
Category winnerCelestial ObjectBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
almond91%
fruity83%
amber74%
nutty65%
savory56%
vanilla100%
almond92%
powdery84%
amber77%
sweet69%
iris61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both almond, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
QuincePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
AlmondRicePaperIncense
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanLabdanum
Top20-30 mins
AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart3-4 hrs
OrrisHeliotropeOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli
Category winnerDelphinusLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night79
Spring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerDelphinusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex26
Women72
Men22
Unisex52
Women26
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#27,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCelestial ObjectHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celestial Object by Liis opens with a crisp slice of tart quince sprinkled with pink pepper, giving you a bright, fruity start that quickly softens into warm comfort. Within twenty minutes, the star players take over: creamy almond milk, starchy steamed rice, and clean dry book paper. A faint wisp of incense floats ar…

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Creed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating a…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Celestial Object or Delphinus?

Delphinus takes 6 of 8 categories. Celestial Object is rated 3.97/5 from 120 votes; Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes. Choose Celestial Object for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Celestial Object or Delphinus?

Delphinus lasts longest (Delphinus 69/100, Celestial Object 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celestial Object or Delphinus?

Delphinus projects furthest (Delphinus 55/100, Celestial Object 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celestial Object and Delphinus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Almond, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Celestial Object or Delphinus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Celestial Object is the stronger pick. For winter, Celestial Object is the stronger pick. Celestial Object suits daytime wear; Delphinus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celestial Object and Delphinus?

Celestial Object has top notes of Quince and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Almond, Rice, Paper and Incense, a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood.

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