Fragrance comparison

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 vs Paradox Green

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 185 ratings analysed

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21

Dilís Parfum

3.6360 votes

Rank #41,750 FloralGreen

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Paradox Green

Jacomo

3.68125 votes

Rank #13,240 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox Green takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paradox Green
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 212/7

Paradox Green5/7

Ratings & consensus: Paradox Green
Community sentiment: Paradox Green
Longevity: Paradox Green
Sillage & projection: Paradox Green
Value for money: Dilis Classic Collection No. 21
Versatility: Dilis Classic Collection No. 21
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradox Green

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21Dilís Parfum

Paradox GreenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

3.68/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 27%Had 33%Want 40%

Category winnerParadox GreenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

55%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

17%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerParadox GreenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityParadox Green

SillageParadox Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value52

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 21Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintReedGreen LilacMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Water LilyPepperRoseVioletWhite PeachAmaryllis

Base2 to 3 hours

CedarVanilla

Top

PepperVioletMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaAmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 21, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall15

Winter4

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 21Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men10

Unisex30

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerParadox GreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 by Dilís Parfum opens with a crisp burst of cool mint, tart mandarin orange, leafy reed, and dewy green lilac. As the brisk opening softens, the composition reveals a delicate floral heart led by floating water lily, powdery violet, sweet white peach, and a prickle of warm pepper alongs…

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Paradox Green by Jacomo is an oriental floral scent for women, opening with a bold hit of pepper and violet. It settles into a warm heart of cinnamon and ylang-ylang, eventually drying down to a grounded, powdery blend of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a versatile choice for spring days when you want something slightly…

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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. 21 or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green takes 5 of 7 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 is rated 3.63/5 from 60 votes; Paradox Green is rated 3.68/5 from 125 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paradox Green for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green lasts longest (Paradox Green 65/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green projects furthest (Paradox Green 61/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 and Paradox Green smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Rose and Violet.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 or Paradox Green better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradox Green is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 and Paradox Green?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 has top notes of Mint, Reed, Green Lilac and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Pepper, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Paradox Green has top notes of Pepper, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.