Hermina vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hermina takes 4 of 6 categories.
HerminaChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hermina4/6
Dilis Classic Collection No. 402/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Hermina
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
- Sillage & projection
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 40
- Value for money
- Hermina
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Hermina
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hermina
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HerminaYardleyDilis Classic Collection No. 40Dilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%
3.74/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 55%
Category winnerHerminaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
27%Like
27%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
11%Love
63%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 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. 40
SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 40
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHerminaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
BasilPearRose PetalsBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
PeachHeliotropeFigBlack PepperMyrtle
Base5-7 hrs
AmberPatchouliCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
StrawberryPlumBlack PepperPineappleBlack CurrantLemonPeachApple
Heart1 to 2 hours
Pink PepperJasmineOrangewoodYlang-YlangIrisRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliOakmossAmberCaramelHeliotropeVanillaCedarSandalwood
Category winnerHerminaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall80
Winter80
Day100
Night14
Spring50
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
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#59,258
PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,248
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHerminaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley Hermina is a crisp, refreshing floral chypre that pairs crunchy green pear and zesty bergamot with a sharp punch of culinary basil. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals juicy peach, green fig, and gentle rose petals spiced with a dusting of black pepper. The base grounds the fruit with dry c…
Reviews →Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fruity fragrance for women that blends lively orchard fruits with an earthy, mossy base. The scent opens with an abundant burst of sweet strawberry, ripe plum, crisp apple, and tart pineapple, sharpened by a quick dash of lemon and black pepper. As the…
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, Hermina or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?
Hermina takes 4 of 6 categories. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 is rated 3.74/5 from 19 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hermina or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 lasts longest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 60/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hermina or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 65/100, Hermina 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hermina and Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Peach, Heliotrope and Black Pepper.
Is Hermina or Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 better for summer or winter?
Hermina suits daytime wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hermina and Dilis Classic Collection No. 40?
Hermina has top notes of Basil, Pear, Rose Petals and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Heliotrope, Fig and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Cedar. Dilis Classic Collection No. 40 has top notes of Strawberry, Plum, Black Pepper and Pineapple, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Orangewood and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Caramel.
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