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Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 vs Kenzo

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

Updated 1,028 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 5

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kenzo

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 50/4
Kenzo3/4
Ratings & consensus
Kenzo
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kenzo
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kenzo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 5Dilís Parfum
KenzoKenzo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 19%Had 21%Want 60%
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value52
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
yellow floral84%
sweet77%
green69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Lime (Linden) BlossomLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBergamotMagnoliaMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineTuberosePeachBulgarian RoseVioletCarnationYlang-YlangNutmeg
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskIrisAmberVanillaSandalwood
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer64
Fall73
Winter55
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,964

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis 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…

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Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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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. 5 or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 3 of 4 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 or Kenzo?

Projection is very close: Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 70/100, Kenzo 70/100 for sillage.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 and Kenzo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 5 and Kenzo?

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. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.

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