Fragrance comparison

Delonix vs Illégale

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Delonix

MetaScent

5.003 votes

Rank #30,906 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Illégale

Alyssa Ashley

3.4815 votes

Rank #32,817 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Delonix
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Illégale
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Delonix2/4

Illégale2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelonixMetaScent

IllégaleAlyssa Ashley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

3.48/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 23%Had 28%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIllégale

SillageIllégale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDelonixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

tropical60%

woody50%

white floral100%

floral92%

green84%

musky77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cinnamon LeafGreen MangoBergamot

Heart

DelonixYlang-YlangHyacinth

Base

Tolu BalsamOakmossCedar

Top

HyacinthPineappleBergamot

Heart

LilyTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

MuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,906

PerfumerHuynh Hai Yen

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDelonixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MetaScent Delonix opens with a sharp burst of tart green mango paired against crisp bergamot and green cinnamon leaf. As the initial citrus bite settles, lush yellow florals take center stage. Ylang-ylang and red delonix blossom bring a thick, waxy sweetness that feels humid rather than sugary, balanced by the cool st…

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Illégale is a classic white floral with a green, slightly fruity lift at the start (hyacinth, pineapple, bergamot), then a fuller bouquet where tuberose and jasmine can read creamy and a little vintage. The dry-down settles into musk, oakmoss and woods, giving it a mossy, softly powdery finish that can feel more dress…

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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, Delonix or Illégale?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Delonix is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Illégale is rated 3.48/5 from 15 votes. Choose Delonix for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Illégale for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delonix or Illégale?

Illégale lasts longest (Illégale 73/100, Delonix 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delonix or Illégale?

Illégale projects furthest (Illégale 64/100, Delonix 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delonix and Illégale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Oakmoss.

Is Delonix or Illégale better for summer or winter?

Delonix suits day or night wear; Illégale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delonix and Illégale?

Delonix has top notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Green Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Delonix, Ylang-Ylang and Hyacinth, a base of Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss and Cedar. Illégale has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.