Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 vs Grain de Sable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Grain de Sable takes 4 of 5 categories.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de SableChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 91/5
Grain de Sable4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Grain de Sable
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Grain de Sable
- Sillage & projection
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 9
- Value for money
- Grain de Sable
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grain de Sable
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9Dilís ParfumGrain de SableNicky VerfaillieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 24%Had 28%Want 48%
4.14/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%
Category winnerGrain de SableRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
63%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
36%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGrain de Sable
SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGrain de SableBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green88%
white floral77%
fresh65%
rose53%
yellow floral42%
white floral100%
fresh92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
tropical69%
sweet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, green and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesHyacinthPeachMahogany
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyFreesiaNarcissusJasmineYlang-YlangRoseCyclamen
Base3 to 6 hours
IrisOakmossSandalwoodAmberMuskCedar
Top
BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 9, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night13
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
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#54,295
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,444
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDilis Classic Collection No. 9 by Dilís Parfum is a traditional floral green fragrance built around dewy botanicals and forest woods. It opens with sharp green notes, powdery hyacinth, juicy peach, and a subtle touch of dry mahogany wood. The core expands into a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, freesia, narcissus, rose,…
Reviews →Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…
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. 9 or Grain de Sable?
Grain de Sable takes 4 of 5 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 or Grain de Sable?
Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 or Grain de Sable?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 62/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 and Grain de Sable smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 and Grain de Sable?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 9 has top notes of Green Notes, Hyacinth, Peach and Mahogany, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Freesia and Narcissus, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.
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