Fragrance comparison

Delirium vs Gueule de Bois

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

Delirium

Gritti

3.6782 votes

Rank #16,010 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gueule de Bois

Versatile Paris

4.09194 votes

Rank #8,864 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gueule de Bois takes 4 of 7 categories.

Delirium
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gueule de Bois
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Delirium3/7

Gueule de Bois4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeliriumGritti

Gueule de BoisVersatile Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 57%

4.09/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerGueule de BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerGueule de BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDelirium

SillageDelirium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value62

Category winnerGueule de BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

smoky56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black PepperAngelicaPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

elemiWoody NotesVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

IncenseOpoponax

Top

RumCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

AmyrisRose OxideDamasconeAldehydes

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoLicoriceCoumarinAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pink Pepper and Incense. Durations are only published for Delirium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer12

Fall100

Winter77

Day74

Night100

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDeliriumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex52

Women5

Men22

Unisex69

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#8,864

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerGueule de BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delirium by Gritti delivers a stark, resinous experience centered on dry woods and sharp spices. The scent opens with a pungent burst of black pepper and pink pepper, countered by the herbal, bittersweet green edge of angelica. As the initial sharpness settles, resinous elemi and earthy vetiver introduce a dry, smoky …

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Gueule de Bois by Versatile Paris bottles the sweet, messy aftermath of a wild night. This perfume oil relies on a rich splash of rum and warm cinnamon to mimic the dizzying warmth of a hangover. It settles quickly into a dry, woody skin scent that feels cozy during cold winter nights, blending dark tobacco with cozy …

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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, Delirium or Gueule de Bois?

Gueule de Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Delirium is rated 3.67/5 from 82 votes; Gueule de Bois is rated 4.09/5 from 194 votes. Choose Delirium for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gueule de Bois for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Delirium or Gueule de Bois?

Delirium lasts longest (Delirium 66/100, Gueule de Bois 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delirium or Gueule de Bois?

Delirium projects furthest (Delirium 60/100, Gueule de Bois 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delirium and Gueule de Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Incense.

Is Delirium or Gueule de Bois better for summer or winter?

For summer, Delirium is the stronger pick. For winter, Gueule de Bois is the stronger pick. Delirium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delirium and Gueule de Bois?

Delirium has top notes of Black Pepper, Angelica and Pink Pepper, heart notes of elemi, Woody Notes and Vetiver, a base of Incense and Opoponax. Gueule de Bois has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amyris, Rose Oxide, Damascone and Aldehydes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Sandalwood and Vanilla.