Fragrance comparison

Delonix vs Kéa

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Delonix

MetaScent

5.003 votes

Rank #30,906 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Kéa

Thera Cosméticos

3.676 votes

Rank #58,505 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delonix takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Delonix3/4

Kéa1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Delonix
Sillage & projection: Kéa
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

KéaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDelonix

SillageKéa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDelonixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

tropical60%

woody50%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match24%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

GalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinthOrange BlossomWhite LilySicilian LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Moroccan JasmineYlang-YlangIrisLilyCarnationTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliIncenseCedarAmberSandalowood

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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,906

PerfumerHuynh Hai Yen

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,505

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Thera Cosméticos launched Kéa in 2017, created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. This feminine floral composition opens with a crisp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and fresh bergamot before settling into a rich garden heart of white lily, Moroccan jasmine, and honeysuckle. Deep notes of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle leather …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Delonix or Kéa?

Delonix takes 3 of 4 categories. Delonix is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Kéa is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Delonix for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kéa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Delonix or Kéa?

Delonix lasts longest (Delonix 60/100, Kéa 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delonix or Kéa?

Kéa projects furthest (Kéa 50/100, Delonix 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delonix and Kéa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Oakmoss.

Is Delonix or Kéa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Delonix and Kéa?

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. Kéa has top notes of Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moroccan Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli.