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Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 vs Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition

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

Updated 153 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 23

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 232/4
Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition2/4
Ratings & consensus
Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dilis Classic Collection No. 23
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 23
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 23Dilís Parfum
Nuit d'Issey Austral ExpeditionIssey Miyake
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 19%Had 28%Want 53%
4.20/ 5 · 135 votes
Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%
Category winnerNuit d'Issey Austral ExpeditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

42%Love
47%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityDilis Classic Collection No. 23

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value53
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
green92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
leather69%
smoky61%
aromatic100%
citrus90%
woody80%
sweet70%
fresh spicy60%
floral50%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitPepperGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
MintWatery NotesGentianaCoal
Base3 to 5 hours
BirchLeatherAmber
Top
LimeCorianderGrapefruitLemonMint
Heart
GentianaLeatherLavenderGeranium
Base
VetiverCoumarinAmberwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Gentiana and Leather. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 23, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer77
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men95
Unisex3
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,855

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNuit d'Issey Austral ExpeditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 by Dilís Parfum is an unusual green and aromatic fragrance that contrasts brisk freshness with dark, smoky undertones. It opens with tart grapefruit, sharp pepper, and crisp green notes that feel like crushed leaves. The scent quickly develops an airy, herbal heart shaped by cool mint, …

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Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition opens with a sharp burst of lime, cold mint, and sour grapefruit that cuts cleanly through the air. The top notes feel frosty rather than tropical, backed by dry coriander seed. As the citrus edge settles, herbal geranium and bitter gentiana emerge alongside a clean leather accord. The…

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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. 23 or Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition is rated 4.20/5 from 135 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 or Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 lasts longest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 67/100, Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 or Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 70/100, Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 and Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Gentiana and Leather.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 or Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 and Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Mint, Watery Notes, Gentiana and Coal, a base of Birch, Leather and Amber. Nuit d'Issey Austral Expedition has top notes of Lime, Coriander, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Gentiana, Leather, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Coumarin and Amberwood.

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