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Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 994 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 15

    Choose it for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 152/8
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne6/8
Ratings & consensus
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Longevity
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 15
Value for money
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Versatility
Dilis Classic Collection No. 15
Note pyramid (duration)
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Fragranxe ranking
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 15Dilís Parfum
Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.45/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%
4.07/ 5 · 952 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
36%Dislike
0%Hate

42 votes

50%Love
28%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

952 votes

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 15

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value60
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aldehydic92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
white floral61%
powdery100%
woody92%
musky84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
iris61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliLemonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineIrisRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodOakmossCivettaAmberMuskVanillaPatchouliVetiver
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring61
Summer39
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night44
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 15Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men5
Unisex39
Women55
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,856

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 by Dilís Parfum is a traditional floral aldehyde perfume built around bright sparkle and an earthy, animalic base. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, tart lemon, bergamot, and a fresh neroli perfume facet alongside sunny ylang-ylang. As the sharp initial lift settles, a powdery bo…

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Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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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. 15 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 6 of 8 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 is rated 3.45/5 from 42 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

They last about the same: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 73/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 suits daytime wear; Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 15 has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Civetta and Amber. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

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