Fragrance comparison

Ellipsis vs Délices des Bois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ellipsis

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.42143 votes

Rank #15,508 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Délices des Bois

Veronique Gabai

4.2692 votes

Rank #30,461 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ellipsis takes 6 of 8 categories.

Ellipsis
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Délices des Bois
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ellipsis6/8

Délices des Bois2/8

Ratings & consensus: Délices des Bois
Community sentiment: Délices des Bois
Longevity: Ellipsis
Sillage & projection: Ellipsis
Value for money: Ellipsis
Versatility: Ellipsis
Note pyramid (duration): Ellipsis
Fragranxe ranking: Ellipsis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EllipsisDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Délices des BoisVeronique Gabai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 25%

4.26/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerDélices des BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

143 votes

52%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerDélices des BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEllipsis

SillageEllipsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value31

Category winnerEllipsisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

floral30%

woody100%

white floral90%

fruity80%

powdery70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

JasmineAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Neroli EssencePetitgrainItalian Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FigJasmineSage

Base5-7 hrs

Australian SandalwoodDreamwoodVirginia CedarMusk

Category winnerEllipsisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall0

Winter52

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night39

Category winnerEllipsisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men2

Unisex43

Women55

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#30,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEllipsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis presents a fascinating clash between lush white petals and dry timber. You get an immediate hit of concentrated jasmine. It smells thick and slightly sweet. Soon after, Australian sandalwood emerges to steer the blend in a warm, powdery direction. The wood feels dry, milky, and slightly me…

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Délices des Bois by Veronique Gabai treats cedar and sandalwood with an airy, sun-drenched touch. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp Italian lemon, bitter petitgrain, and sparkling neroli essence that cuts cleanly through morning air. Within twenty minutes, sweet fig pulp and green leaves emerge alongside subtl…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ellipsis or Délices des Bois?

Ellipsis takes 6 of 8 categories. Ellipsis is rated 3.42/5 from 143 votes; Délices des Bois is rated 4.26/5 from 92 votes. Choose Ellipsis for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Délices des Bois for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ellipsis or Délices des Bois?

They last about the same: Ellipsis 63/100, Délices des Bois 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ellipsis or Délices des Bois?

Ellipsis projects furthest (Ellipsis 60/100, Délices des Bois 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellipsis and Délices des Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ellipsis or Délices des Bois better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellipsis is the stronger pick. For winter, Ellipsis is the stronger pick. Ellipsis suits evening wear; Délices des Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ellipsis and Délices des Bois?

Ellipsis features Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Délices des Bois has top notes of Neroli Essence, Petitgrain and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Fig, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Dreamwood, Virginia Cedar and Musk.