Fragrance comparison

Delilah vs Simply Because

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,626 ratings analysed

7 wins

Delilah

Maison Alhambra

3.851,255 votes

Rank #834 RoseFruity

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55%scent match

Closely related

Simply Because

Avon

3.66371 votes

Rank #41,089 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delilah takes 7 of 7 categories.

Delilah
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Simply Because
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Delilah7/7

Simply Because0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelilahMaison Alhambra

Simply BecauseAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 1,255 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerDelilahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

1,175 votes

17%Love

57%Like

1%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

371 votes

Category winnerDelilahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDelilah

SillageDelilah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value61

Category winnerDelilahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

musky77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

floral100%

fresh90%

fruity80%

tropical70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbLitchiBergamot

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyLily

Base

White MuskVanillaCashmeran

Top

LitchiRed AppleBergamot

Heart

PeonyCherry BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite MuskWhite Wood

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Bergamot, Peony and White 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

Summer76

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDelilahMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews215

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDelilahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delilah by Maison Alhambra is a floral fruity fragrance anchored by a vibrant rose and litchi heart. It offers a bright, crisp opening that settles into a soft, musky drydown. This scent is suited for daily wear in spring and mild autumn weather, providing an accessible, rose-heavy profile for those seeking a playful …

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Avon Simply Because opens with crisp red apple and sweet litchi before softening into fresh peony and cherry blossom. The dry-down relies on quiet white musk and pale woods, keeping the overall feel airy, clean, and uncomplicated. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a fresh floral scent without overwhel…

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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, Delilah or Simply Because?

Delilah takes 7 of 7 categories. Delilah is rated 3.85/5 from 1,255 votes; Simply Because is rated 3.66/5 from 371 votes. Choose Delilah for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Simply Because for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Delilah or Simply Because?

Delilah lasts longest (Delilah 70/100, Simply Because 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delilah or Simply Because?

Delilah projects furthest (Delilah 61/100, Simply Because 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delilah and Simply Because smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Bergamot, Peony and White Musk.

Is Delilah or Simply Because better for summer or winter?

For summer, Delilah is the stronger pick. For winter, Delilah is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delilah and Simply Because?

Delilah has top notes of Rhubarb, Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony and Lily, a base of White Musk, Vanilla and Cashmeran. Simply Because has top notes of Litchi, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and White Wood.