Fragrance comparison

Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 vs Bleu de France

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Dilis Classic Collection No. 1

Dilís Parfum

3.3171 votes

Rank #43,456 AldehydicFresh

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72%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Bleu de France

Bernard Lalande

4.3228 votes

Rank #36,077 AldehydicWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de France takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 1
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu de France
Choose it for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 12/7

Bleu de France5/7

Ratings & consensus: Bleu de France
Community sentiment: Bleu de France
Longevity: Bleu de France
Sillage & projection: Bleu de France
Value for money: Dilis Classic Collection No. 1
Versatility: Dilis Classic Collection No. 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bleu de France

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dilis Classic Collection No. 1Dilís Parfum

Bleu de FranceBernard Lalande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 47%Had 15%Want 39%

Category winnerBleu de FranceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

50%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerBleu de FranceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBleu de France

SillageBleu de France

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

aldehydic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

powdery61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both aldehydic, fresh and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

VioletJasmineNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyRoseBergamotPeach

Heart2 to 3 hours

AldehydesRosemaryTuberose

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVetiverCivettaBambooTonka BeanAmberSandalwood

Notes

AldehydesVetiverVioletNarcissusDamask RoseJasmineMuskRosemaryPeach BlossomSandalwoodBergamotLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer24

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men10

Unisex10

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBleu de FranceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 by Dilís Parfum is a traditional floral aldehyde scent that emphasizes crisp, vintage freshness. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, green narcissus, and delicate lily-of-the-valley, quickly joined by powdery violet and classic rose. Juicy peach and bergamot ad…

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Bleu de France by Bernard Lalande is a distinct floral fragrance designed for women. Launched in 1960, it leans into classic perfumery with a heavy reliance on crisp aldehydes and powdery violet notes. It provides a structured, aromatic profile suitable for formal daytime wear, particularly when you want a vintage, cl…

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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, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or Bleu de France?

Bleu de France takes 5 of 7 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 is rated 3.31/5 from 71 votes; Bleu de France is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu de France for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or Bleu de France?

Bleu de France lasts longest (Bleu de France 73/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or Bleu de France?

Bleu de France projects furthest (Bleu de France 73/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 and Bleu de France smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or Bleu de France better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu de France is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 suits daytime wear; Bleu de France suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 and Bleu de France?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 has top notes of Violet, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Aldehydes, Rosemary and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civetta and Bamboo. Bleu de France features Aldehydes, Vetiver, Violet, Narcissus and Damask Rose.