Fragrance comparison

Dalika vs Quetzalcoatl

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Dalika

Parfums d'Elmar

3.3324 votes

Rank #52,306 Warm SpicyWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Quetzalcoatl

Pictura Fragrans

3.6663 votes

Rank #13,699 Warm SpicyCacao

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quetzalcoatl takes 5 of 5 categories.

Dalika
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quetzalcoatl
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dalika0/5

Quetzalcoatl5/5

Ratings & consensus: Quetzalcoatl
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quetzalcoatl
Sillage & projection: Quetzalcoatl
Value for money: Quetzalcoatl
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quetzalcoatl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DalikaParfums d'Elmar

QuetzalcoatlPictura Fragrans

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.66/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerQuetzalcoatlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

39%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityQuetzalcoatl

SillageQuetzalcoatl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value58

Category winnerQuetzalcoatlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

sweet80%

nutty70%

cacao60%

rum50%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

oud84%

sweet77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Nutty NotesPeachCaramelTonka Bean

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineTahitian VanillaAlmondIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base8-12 hrs

RumDark ChocolateAustralian SandalwoodCacaoJava vetiver oilMusk

Top

CacaoCinnamonAlmondGinger

Heart

AgarwoodRumButterJasmineCoconutTea

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskSandalwoodJavanol

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Tahitian Vanilla, Almond and Rum. Durations are only published for Dalika, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day32

Night100

Spring40

Summer10

Fall95

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex30

Women30

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 15%Work 11%

Men29

Unisex67

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,306

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,699

PerfumerDL Jenkins

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerQuetzalcoatlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dalika by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense, unapologetic gourmand with serious heft. The scent opens with sticky caramel and roasted nutty notes before diving headfirst into dark chocolate, boozy rum, and bitter cacao. A fuzzy thread of peach keeps the opening from turning into pure syrup. Then, earthy patchouli leaf and dr…

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Quetzalcoatl by Pictura Fragrans offers a daring look at spiced cacao, blending deep chocolate with warm cinnamon, ginger, and a strong oud presence. It is a bold, unisex scent designed for those who enjoy gourmand fragrances with a sharp, resinous edge. Perfect for crisp fall evenings or freezing winter nights, it le…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dalika or Quetzalcoatl?

Quetzalcoatl takes 5 of 5 categories. Dalika is rated 3.33/5 from 24 votes; Quetzalcoatl is rated 3.66/5 from 63 votes. Choose Dalika for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quetzalcoatl for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dalika or Quetzalcoatl?

Quetzalcoatl lasts longest (Quetzalcoatl 86/100, Dalika 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dalika or Quetzalcoatl?

Quetzalcoatl projects furthest (Quetzalcoatl 79/100, Dalika 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dalika and Quetzalcoatl smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Tahitian Vanilla, Almond and Rum.

Is Dalika or Quetzalcoatl better for summer or winter?

Dalika suits evening wear; Quetzalcoatl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dalika and Quetzalcoatl?

Dalika has top notes of Nutty Notes, Peach, Caramel and Tonka Bean, heart notes of Praline, Tahitian Vanilla, Almond and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Rum, Dark Chocolate, Australian Sandalwood and Cacao. Quetzalcoatl has top notes of Cacao, Cinnamon, Almond and Ginger, heart notes of Agarwood, Rum, Butter and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.