Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 4 of 5 categories.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 5Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 51/5
First4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 5
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 5Dilís ParfumFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 19%Had 21%Want 60%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 5
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
yellow floral84%
sweet77%
green69%
fresh61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, white floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Lime (Linden) BlossomLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBergamotMagnoliaMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineTuberosePeachBulgarian RoseVioletCarnationYlang-YlangNutmeg
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskIrisAmberVanillaSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall73
Winter55
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
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#47,594
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#943
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDilis Classic Collection No. 5 by Dilís Parfum is an expressive floral perfume built around a traditional bouquet. The opening brings together crisp lime blossom, dewy lilac, and green lily-of-the-valley, brightened by bergamot and mandarin orange. As the initial freshness softens, the heart develops into an expansive…
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
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. 5 or First?
First takes 4 of 5 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 or First?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 or First?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 70/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 and First smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 or First better for summer or winter?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 and First?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 has top notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Peach and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Iris, Amber and Vanilla. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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