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Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 vs Cool Way

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

Updated 26 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cool Way takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 18

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Cool Way

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 182/5
Cool Way3/5
Ratings & consensus
Cool Way
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dilis Classic Collection No. 18
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 18
Value for money
Cool Way
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cool Way

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 18Dilís Parfum
Cool WayAscania
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 19%Had 23%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 33%Had 38%Want 29%
Category winnerCool WayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
7%Love
67%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

27%Love
55%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity35
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityDilis Classic Collection No. 18

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value88
Category winnerCool WayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral90%
fresh80%
aquatic70%
sweet60%
citrus50%
fruity100%
sweet91%
fresh83%
floral74%
powdery65%
white floral56%
Scent match68%Closely related · both fruity, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
CitrusesLotusQuincePineappleMelonBlack CurrantLily
Heart2 to 3 hours
Water LilyHoneyHawthornJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base3 to 4 hours
PeachVetiverBlackberryVanillaMuskViolet RootSandalwoodRaspberry
Top
PineappleMelonLilyLotusMintBlack CurrantQuinceCitruses
Heart
JasmineWater Lily
Base
MuskIrisAmberSandalRaspberryPeachVanilla
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lotus, Quince and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 18, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer100
Fall71
Winter14
Day100
Night25
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCool WayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 by Dilís Parfum is a crisp floral aquatic scent designed for easy daytime wear. Released in 2001, it centers around a cool blend of melon, lotus, and water lily that feels breezy and clean from the first spray. Sweet accents of pineapple, black currant, and quince brighten the opening, …

Reviews →

Cool Way is a fruity aquatic floral with a bright, breezy feel. Pineapple, melon, mint and citrus give it a juicy fresh opening, then lotus, water lily and jasmine keep it light and watery before a soft musky, lightly vanilla base settles in. It looks best for warm weather, daytime wear and shoppers who want an easy, …

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. 18 or Cool Way?

Cool Way takes 3 of 5 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes; Cool Way is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cool Way for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 or Cool Way?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 lasts longest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 47/100, Cool Way 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 or Cool Way?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 64/100, Cool Way 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 and Cool Way smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lotus, Quince and Pineapple.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 or Cool Way better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 suits daytime wear; Cool Way suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 and Cool Way?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 18 has top notes of Citruses, Lotus, Quince and Pineapple, heart notes of Water Lily, Honey, Hawthorn and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Vetiver, Blackberry and Vanilla. Cool Way has top notes of Pineapple, Melon, Lily and Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Iris, Amber and Sandal.

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