Delectation vs Sissi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Delectation takes 3 of 5 categories.
DelectationChoose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring.
SissiChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Delectation3/5
Sissi1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Delectation
- Sillage & projection
- Delectation
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Delectation
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sissi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DelectationCastelSissiMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
4.19/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
43%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
221 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDelectation
SillageDelectation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
powdery92%
amber84%
oud77%
animalic69%
violet61%
sweet100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
green69%
fruity61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CaramelBergamotOrangeRosemaryAnise
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletRosePineappleOrrisJasmine
Base8-10+ hrs
LeatherAgarwoodAmberMuskVanillaVetiver
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-10+ hrs
OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber
Category winnerDelectationLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,223
PerfumerNejla Barbir
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,985
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDelectation by Castel delivers a rich blend of smooth leather, warm amber, and sweet caramel wrapped in an unexpected powdery floral blanket. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of juicy orange and spicy star anise before softening into a velvety heart of violet, powdery orris, and tart pineapple. As it settles ont…
Reviews →Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …
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, Delectation or Sissi?
Delectation takes 3 of 5 categories. Delectation is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Delectation for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Delectation or Sissi?
Delectation lasts longest (Delectation 85/100, Sissi 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Delectation or Sissi?
Delectation projects furthest (Delectation 75/100, Sissi 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Delectation and Sissi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Pineapple and Orris.
Is Delectation or Sissi better for summer or winter?
Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Delectation and Sissi?
Delectation has top notes of Caramel, Bergamot, Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Pineapple and Orris, a base of Leather, Agarwood, Amber and Musk. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.
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