Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 5 of 8 categories.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening 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. 23/8
First5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- First
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- Value for money
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- Versatility
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- 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. 2Dilís ParfumFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 30%
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 hate19%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
58 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
SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
green84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
powdery61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GalbanumCassisHyacinthBergamotRaspberryBulgarian Rose
Heart2 to 3 hours
HoneyCedarYlang-YlangTuberoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossCivettaVetiverSpicesMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber
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 seasonSpring43
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day86
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,159
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#945
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDilis Classic Collection No. 2 by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, vintage chypre floral profile built around sharp green vegetation, deep woods, and classic animalic undertones. The fragrance opens with a brisk wave of bitter galbanum, tart cassis, and green hyacinth before settling into a dense floral bouquet sweetened…
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. 2 or First?
First takes 5 of 8 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening 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. 2 or First?
They last about the same: First 72/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 or First?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 68/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 and First smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Honey and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 or First better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 suits evening wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 and First?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Civetta, Vetiver and Spices. 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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