Fragrance comparison

Delphinus vs Itruk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,462 ratings analysed

Delphinus

Creed

4.131,289 votes

Rank #27,784 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Itruk

Bois 1920

3.98173 votes

Rank #9,767 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Itruk takes 6 of 7 categories.

Delphinus
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Itruk
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Delphinus1/7

Itruk6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelphinusCreed

ItrukBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerDelphinusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

1,289 votes

62%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerItrukMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityItruk

SillageItruk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value52

Category winnerItrukBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

iris61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisHeliotropeOrchid

Base8-10+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli

Top

Black PepperCardamomJuniperCuminPink Pepper

Heart

PatchouliNutmegIrisAmberwood

Base

IncenseAmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesIncense, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Delphinus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerItrukMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex52

Women26

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerItrukHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating a…

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Itruk is a spicy amber woods scent with a dry, resinous core and a smooth sweet base. Pepper, cardamom and juniper give it a brisk aromatic lift early on, then patchouli, incense, oud, vanilla and tonka turn it warmer, darker and more enveloping. It reads best for cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes amber…

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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, Delphinus or Itruk?

Itruk takes 6 of 7 categories. Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes; Itruk is rated 3.98/5 from 173 votes. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Itruk for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Delphinus or Itruk?

Itruk lasts longest (Itruk 76/100, Delphinus 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delphinus or Itruk?

Itruk projects furthest (Itruk 67/100, Delphinus 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delphinus and Itruk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Delphinus or Itruk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Delphinus is the stronger pick. For winter, Delphinus is the stronger pick. Delphinus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delphinus and Itruk?

Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood. Itruk has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Juniper and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Iris and Amberwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.