Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 6 of 8 categories.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 1Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 12/8
First6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 1
- Versatility
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 1Dilís ParfumFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.31/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
37%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerFirstMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaldehydic100%
fresh92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
violet69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aldehydic, white floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
VioletJasmineNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyRoseBergamotPeach
Heart2 to 3 hours
AldehydesRosemaryTuberose
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskVetiverCivettaBambooTonka BeanAmberSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer24
Fall86
Winter71
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,456
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#943
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDilis 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…
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or First?
First takes 6 of 8 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 is rated 3.31/5 from 71 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 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 First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or First?
Projection is very close: First 64/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 63/100 for sillage.
Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 and First smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot.
Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 1 and First?
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. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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