Fragrance comparison

Dalissime vs Monica

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,887 ratings analysed

Dalissime

Salvador Dali · 1994

3.901,707 votes

Rank #26,908 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Monica

Gritti

3.78180 votes

Rank #13,528 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monica takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dalissime
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Monica
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dalissime3/7

Monica4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DalissimeSalvador Dali

MonicaGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 1,707 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerDalissimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,707 votes

31%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerDalissimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMonica

SillageMonica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDalissimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

powdery80%

vanilla70%

balsamic60%

aromatic50%

fruity100%

fresh92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

tropical61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotPineapplePlum

Heart

MarigoldJasmineRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskLitchiAmberTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeonyLitchiApricotFruity Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

White MuskJasmineSandalwood

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesApricot, Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Monica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall46

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Category winnerMonicaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,908

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched1994

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,528

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMonicaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dalissime by Salvador Dali is a warm, sunny fruity floral centered on sweet yellow peach, juicy apricot, and soft garden marigold. The scent opens like a bowl of chilled fruit nectar before settling into a gentle blanket of powdery rose and jasmine. In the base, smooth vanilla and milky sandalwood create a clean, comf…

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Monica by Gritti centers on a vibrant blend of lush peony and dewy litchi, giving wearers a bright, romantic profile from the first spray. Soft apricot and sweet fruity notes bring a cheerful lift, while a heart of white musk and clean jasmine smooths out the edges. As the scent settles, warm sandalwood, amber, and ge…

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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, Dalissime or Monica?

Monica takes 4 of 7 categories. Dalissime is rated 3.90/5 from 1,707 votes; Monica is rated 3.78/5 from 180 votes. Choose Dalissime for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Monica for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dalissime or Monica?

Monica lasts longest (Monica 68/100, Dalissime 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dalissime or Monica?

Monica projects furthest (Monica 62/100, Dalissime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dalissime and Monica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Apricot, Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Dalissime or Monica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monica is the stronger pick. For winter, Dalissime is the stronger pick. Monica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dalissime and Monica?

Dalissime has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Marigold, Jasmine, Rose and Narcissus, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Litchi. Monica has top notes of Peony, Litchi, Apricot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Woody Notes.