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Curve vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 9

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

Updated 699 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Curve

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 9

    Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Curve2/5
Dilis Classic Collection No. 93/5
Ratings & consensus
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9
Value for money
Curve
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Curve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CurveLiz Claiborne
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9Dilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 680 votes
Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 24%Had 28%Want 48%
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

680 votes

21%Love
63%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityDilis Classic Collection No. 9

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value70
Category winnerCurveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
woody61%
floral100%
green88%
white floral77%
fresh65%
rose53%
yellow floral42%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BlackberryGrapefruitMandarin OrangePeachBergamotOrangeYlang-YlangApricot
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyPink PeonyYellow FreesiaMagnoliaLotusDamask RoseCassiaCyclamen
Base
MuskIrisVioletCedarSandalwoodAmberMahogany
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesHyacinthPeachMahogany
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyFreesiaNarcissusJasmineYlang-YlangRoseCyclamen
Base3 to 6 hours
IrisOakmossSandalwoodAmberMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex12
Women88
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#54,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCurveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Curve by Liz Claiborne opens with a bright burst of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and juicy peach, backed by subtle blackberry sweetness and bergamot. As the top notes settle on your pulse points, watery floral accents of lily-of-the-valley, pink peony, and yellow freesia emerge, keeping the composition fresh and clean…

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 by Dilís Parfum is a traditional floral green fragrance built around dewy botanicals and forest woods. It opens with sharp green notes, powdery hyacinth, juicy peach, and a subtle touch of dry mahogany wood. The core expands into a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, freesia, narcissus, rose,…

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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, Curve or Dilis Classic Collection No. 9?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 takes 3 of 5 categories. Curve is rated 3.71/5 from 680 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes. Choose Curve for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Curve or Dilis Classic Collection No. 9?

They last about the same: Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 58/100, Curve 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Curve or Dilis Classic Collection No. 9?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 62/100, Curve 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve and Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Damask Rose.

Is Curve or Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curve and Dilis Classic Collection No. 9?

Curve has top notes of Blackberry, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pink Peony, Yellow Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Iris, Violet and Cedar. Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 has top notes of Green Notes, Hyacinth, Peach and Mahogany, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Freesia and Narcissus, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.

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