Fragrance comparison

Delphinus vs Lilac Whisp

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,312 ratings analysed

4 wins

Delphinus

Creed

4.131,289 votes

Rank #27,784 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Lilac Whisp

Skylar

3.0023 votes

Rank #25,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delphinus takes 4 of 6 categories.

Delphinus
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lilac Whisp
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Delphinus4/6

Lilac Whisp2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelphinusCreed

Lilac WhispSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

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

4%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityDelphinus

SillageDelphinus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLilac WhispBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

iris61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and iris

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

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaLavenderSage

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliOrrisHeliotropeVetiver

Base4-6+ hrs

IncenseVanillaAlmondTonka Bean

Category winnerDelphinusLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex52

Women26

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLilac WhispHigher 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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Lilac Whisp by Skylar opens with a brisk blend of herbal sage, soft lavender blossom, and a hint of dewy magnolia petals. Despite the floral name, you will not find actual lilac here. Instead, the fragrance evolves into a powdery, earthy heart dominated by gentle orris, nutty heliotrope, and a dry touch of vetiver. As…

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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 Lilac Whisp?

Delphinus takes 4 of 6 categories. Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes; Lilac Whisp is rated 3.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lilac Whisp for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delphinus or Lilac Whisp?

Delphinus lasts longest (Delphinus 69/100, Lilac Whisp 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delphinus or Lilac Whisp?

Delphinus projects furthest (Delphinus 55/100, Lilac Whisp 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delphinus and Lilac Whisp smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Almond, Incense, Orris and Heliotrope.

Is Delphinus or Lilac Whisp better for summer or winter?

Delphinus suits evening wear; Lilac Whisp suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delphinus and Lilac Whisp?

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. Lilac Whisp has top notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris, Heliotrope and Vetiver, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Almond and Tonka Bean.