Fragrance comparison

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 vs Serene

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17

Dilís Parfum

3.7573 votes

Rank #67,623 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

Serene

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1119 votes

Rank #48,153 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serene takes 2 of 2 categories.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character.
Serene
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 170/2

Serene2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17Dilís Parfum

SereneAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 73 votes

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerSereneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

42%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match84%Very similar · both citrus, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart2 to 4 hours

Turkish RoseJasmineMimosaYlang-Ylang

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliVanillaWhite MuskTonka BeanVetiverOpoponax

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

MimosaYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanOpoponaxVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 17, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,153

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSereneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic chypre floral profile centered on sparkling citrus and rich earthiness. The scent opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, and fresh orange blossom that feels crisp and energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of Turk…

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Serene opens with bright orange and mandarin, then softens into a floral heart of mimosa, jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang. The dry-down brings patchouli, tonka, musk, and vanilla, giving it a powdery sweetness with a woody chypre shape. It generally reads feminine, polished, and easy to wear. If you like citrus-floral …

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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. 17 or Serene?

Serene takes 2 of 2 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 is rated 3.75/5 from 73 votes; Serene is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 for a citrus and patchouli character. Choose Serene for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 and Serene smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 or Serene better for summer or winter?

Serene suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 and Serene?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, White Musk and Tonka Bean. Serene has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Opoponax and Vetiver.