Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 vs First Lady
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 43Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First LadyChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 433/4
First Lady1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 43
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 43
- Sillage & projection
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 43
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Lady
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 43Dilís ParfumFirst LadyJudith WilliamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%
3.43/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 43Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
29%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDilis Classic Collection No. 43
SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 43
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral90%
tuberose80%
sweet70%
citrus60%
animalic50%
sweet100%
citrus92%
woody84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
caramel61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Red FruitsMandarin OrangePearYlang-Ylang
Heart2 to 4 hours
ApricotOrange BlossomJasmineCedar
Base4 to 7 hours
TuberoseMuskAmber
Top
Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base
CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Ylang-Ylang and Apricot. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 43, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall53
Winter53
Day100
Night54
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,934
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerFirst LadyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDilis Classic Collection No. 43 by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fragrance with an assertive fruity character. Released in 2021, the scent opens with a burst of crisp pear, tart red fruits, and sunny mandarin orange, softened slightly by exotic ylang-ylang. The core blooms into an expressive bouquet of orange blosso…
Reviews →First Lady by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of Brazilian orange and pomegranate, settling into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The fragrance finds its warmth in a gourmand base of caramel, coconut, and vanilla. It is a floral-oriental composition suited for cool spring evenings or casual autumn days, …
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. 43 or First Lady?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 takes 3 of 4 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes; First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 or First Lady?
They last about the same: Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 67/100, First Lady 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 or First Lady?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 63/100, First Lady 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 and First Lady smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Ylang-Ylang and Apricot.
Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 or First Lady better for summer or winter?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 suits daytime wear; First Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 and First Lady?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 43 has top notes of Red Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Apricot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Tuberose, Musk and Amber. First Lady has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Caramel, Coconut, Apricot and Musk.
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