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Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 vs Douce Faute

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

Updated 42 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 takes 3 of 6 categories.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 40

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Douce Faute

    Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 403/6
Douce Faute1/6
Ratings & consensus
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
Value for money
Douce Faute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40Dilís Parfum
Douce FauteCharrier Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 55%
3.70/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 62%Had 29%Want 10%
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 40Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
11%Love
63%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

13%Love
61%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 40

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value100
Category winnerDouce FauteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
powdery100%
fruity92%
rose84%
iris77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
StrawberryPlumBlack PepperPineappleBlack CurrantLemonPeachApple
Heart1 to 2 hours
Pink PepperJasmineOrangewoodYlang-YlangIrisRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliOakmossAmberCaramelHeliotropeVanillaCedarSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
PeachApricot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisRoseHeliotropeViolet
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanilleAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 40Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fruity fragrance for women that blends lively orchard fruits with an earthy, mossy base. The scent opens with an abundant burst of sweet strawberry, ripe plum, crisp apple, and tart pineapple, sharpened by a quick dash of lemon and black pepper. As the…

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Douce Faute by Charrier Parfums is a sweet, powdery floral fruity perfume that opens with the soft sweetness of ripe peach and velvety apricot. As the initial fruitiness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, blending powdery iris, violet, sweet rose, and gentle heliotrope into an aroma reminiscent of vintage face p…

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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. 40 or Douce Faute?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 takes 3 of 6 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 is rated 3.74/5 from 19 votes; Douce Faute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Douce Faute for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 or Douce Faute?

They last about the same: Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 60/100, Douce Faute 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 or Douce Faute?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 65/100, Douce Faute 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 and Douce Faute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Iris, Rose and Violet.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 or Douce Faute better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 suits daytime wear; Douce Faute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 and Douce Faute?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 has top notes of Strawberry, Plum, Black Pepper and Pineapple, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Orangewood and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Caramel. Douce Faute has top notes of Peach and Apricot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Heliotrope and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille and Amber.

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