Cologne 352 vs Sheer Delight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cologne 352 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Cologne 352Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sheer DelightChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cologne 3525/7
Sheer Delight2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cologne 352
- Community sentiment
- Cologne 352
- Longevity
- Cologne 352
- Sillage & projection
- Cologne 352
- Value for money
- Sheer Delight
- Versatility
- Sheer Delight
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cologne 352
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cologne 352Ex NihiloSheer DelightBetty BarclayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 518 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
3.33/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 30%Had 37%Want 33%
Category winnerCologne 352Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
518 votes
5%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
28%Dislike
3%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerCologne 352Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCologne 352
SillageCologne 352
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSheer DelightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
musky61%
citrus100%
fresh92%
white floral84%
floral77%
amber69%
rose61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Juniper BerriesItalian Lemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRose
Base5-7 hrs
White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractGuaiac Wood
Top
Italian LemonMandarin OrangePear
Heart
PeonyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskResinsAmber
InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Cologne 352, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall23
Winter12
Day100
Night15
Spring94
Summer100
Fall18
Winter12
Day100
Night7
Category winnerSheer DelightMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,332
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews44
Overall rank#24,876
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerCologne 352Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCologne 352 by Ex Nihilo is an ultra-fresh, sparkling citrus woody fragrance that captures the sensation of wearing a crisp white linen shirt on a warm morning. It opens with an invigorating splash of zesty Italian lemon and chilled juniper berries, delivering a brisk, gin-like snap that immediately clears the head. A…
Reviews →Sheer Delight by Betty Barclay is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women that debuted in 2015. It centers on a bright opening of Italian lemon and mandarin orange, which transitions into a floral heart of peony and lily-of-the-valley. The scent finishes with a clean, musk-heavy dry-down. It works best as an easygoing, ev…
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, Cologne 352 or Sheer Delight?
Cologne 352 takes 5 of 7 categories. Cologne 352 is rated 3.91/5 from 518 votes; Sheer Delight is rated 3.33/5 from 40 votes. Choose Cologne 352 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sheer Delight for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cologne 352 or Sheer Delight?
Cologne 352 lasts longest (Cologne 352 64/100, Sheer Delight 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cologne 352 or Sheer Delight?
Cologne 352 projects furthest (Cologne 352 55/100, Sheer Delight 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cologne 352 and Sheer Delight smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom.
Is Cologne 352 or Sheer Delight better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cologne 352 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cologne 352 is the stronger pick. Cologne 352 suits daytime wear; Sheer Delight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cologne 352 and Sheer Delight?
Cologne 352 has top notes of Juniper Berries and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Guaiac Wood. Sheer Delight has top notes of Italian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Resins and Amber.
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