Fragrance comparison

Delilah Blanc vs Shades Of Lust

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 321 ratings analysed

5 wins

Delilah Blanc

Maison Alhambra

4.10268 votes

Rank #2,942 CitrusMusky

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63%scent match

Closely related

Shades Of Lust

Zara

3.4953 votes

Rank #18,610 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delilah Blanc takes 5 of 7 categories.

Delilah Blanc
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Shades Of Lust
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Delilah Blanc5/7

Shades Of Lust1/7

Ratings & consensus: Delilah Blanc
Community sentiment: Delilah Blanc
Longevity: Delilah Blanc
Sillage & projection: Delilah Blanc
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Shades Of Lust
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Delilah Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Delilah BlancMaison Alhambra

Shades Of LustZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.49/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerDelilah BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

235 votes

21%Love

40%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerDelilah BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityDelilah Blanc

SillageDelilah Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

powdery83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

musky65%

powdery53%

citrus42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotWhite PeachMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomVetiver

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

White Peach

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night55

Category winnerShades Of LustMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#18,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDelilah BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delilah Blanc by Maison Alhambra is a bright, floral fruity fragrance for women that highlights juicy white peach and fresh bergamot. Launched in 2024, this scent leans into a clean, laundry-like musk that works beautifully in warmer weather. It provides a crisp, feminine profile that transitions smoothly from office …

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Zara Shades Of Lust opens with an intense spray of white peach that carries a crisp, slightly sharp fruitiness. The heart quickly unfolds with fresh orange blossom, softening the initial fruit pop into a lush white floral profile. As hours pass, the scent settles into a dense base of powdery musk that adds warmth and …

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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, Delilah Blanc or Shades Of Lust?

Delilah Blanc takes 5 of 7 categories. Delilah Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 268 votes; Shades Of Lust is rated 3.49/5 from 53 votes. Choose Delilah Blanc for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Shades Of Lust for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delilah Blanc or Shades Of Lust?

They last about the same: Delilah Blanc 64/100, Shades Of Lust 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Delilah Blanc or Shades Of Lust?

Delilah Blanc projects furthest (Delilah Blanc 55/100, Shades Of Lust 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delilah Blanc and Shades Of Lust smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include White Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Delilah Blanc or Shades Of Lust better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shades Of Lust is the stronger pick. For winter, Shades Of Lust is the stronger pick. Shades Of Lust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delilah Blanc and Shades Of Lust?

Delilah Blanc has top notes of Bergamot, White Peach and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Shades Of Lust has top notes of White Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.