Fragrance comparison

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 vs Carambola

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20

Dilís Parfum

3.8927 votes

Rank #45,655 FloralWarm Spicy

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Carambola

Natura

3.9435 votes

Rank #49,214 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carambola
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 205/7

Carambola2/7

Ratings & consensus: Carambola
Community sentiment: Carambola
Longevity: Dilis Classic Collection No. 20
Sillage & projection: Dilis Classic Collection No. 20
Value for money: Dilis Classic Collection No. 20
Versatility: Dilis Classic Collection No. 20
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dilis Classic Collection No. 20

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20Dilís Parfum

CarambolaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

3.94/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 62%Had 12%Want 26%

Category winnerCarambolaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

17%Love

66%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerCarambolaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage30

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDilis Classic Collection No. 20

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 20Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

fruity70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

tropical88%

floral77%

sweet65%

citrus53%

fresh42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesia

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperGingerJasmineMandarin OrangeMagnolia

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskAmber

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)LitchiApricotMandarin OrangeBlueberryBlackberry

Heart

FreesiaSoursopLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmberwoodSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 20, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night25

Spring67

Summer100

Fall17

Winter4

Day100

Night12

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 20Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,214

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 20Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 opens with crisp freesia petals paired with the juicy sweetness of fresh litchi. The initial spray feels bright, airy, and cleanly fruity, making it welcoming right from the start. As it settles, warm ginger and crushed pepper cut through the soft blossoms of magnolia and jasmine, addin…

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Carambola opens as a bright tropical fruit scent, led by star fruit, litchi and citrus with a soft floral heart underneath. It reads playful, juicy and lightly sweet rather than dense or syrupy. On skin, the musky woods and vanilla base keeps it smooth, but the overall feel stays airy and casual. It makes the most sen…

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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. 20 or Carambola?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 takes 5 of 7 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes; Carambola is rated 3.94/5 from 35 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carambola for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 or Carambola?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 lasts longest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 51/100, Carambola 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 or Carambola?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 64/100, Carambola 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 and Carambola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Magnolia.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 or Carambola better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carambola is the stronger pick. For winter, Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 suits daytime wear; Carambola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 and Carambola?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 has top notes of Litchi and Freesia, heart notes of Pepper, Ginger, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, a base of Musk and Amber. Carambola has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit), Litchi, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Soursop, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amberwood, Sandalwood and Vanilla.