Fragrance comparison

Idylle Eau de toilette vs Delicate

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,737 ratings analysed

Idylle Eau de toilette

Guerlain · 2010

3.971,667 votes

Rank #6,449 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Delicate

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.7970 votes

Rank #10,962 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delicate takes 4 of 7 categories.

Idylle Eau de toilette
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Delicate
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Idylle Eau de toilette2/7

Delicate4/7

Ratings & consensus: Idylle Eau de toilette
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Delicate
Sillage & projection: Delicate
Value for money: Delicate
Versatility: Delicate
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Idylle Eau de toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idylle Eau de toiletteGuerlain

DelicateAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 1,667 votes

Have 52%Had 31%Want 17%

3.79/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

Category winnerIdylle Eau de toiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

1,667 votes

37%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDelicate

SillageDelicate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value73

Category winnerDelicateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

white floral72%

rose58%

green44%

musky30%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

violet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilacMuskPeonyJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red FruitsVioletCinnamon

Heart

TuberosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Black CurrantMuskLilac

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Musk and Peony. Durations are only published for Idylle Eau de toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall43

Winter24

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer82

Fall77

Winter55

Day100

Night32

Category winnerDelicateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men4

Unisex8

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,449

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched2010

Reviews76

Overall rank#10,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerIdylle Eau de toiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle Eau de toilette by Guerlain presents a fresh, dewy interpretation of classic floral perfumery. The fragrance opens with a crisp burst of lily of the valley and blooming rose, accented by lively green nuances. As the scent settles on skin, soft peony, powdery lilac, and clean jasmine fill out the bouquet, creati…

Reviews →

Delicate is a rich, feminine floral fruity attar that wears warmer and fuller than the name suggests. On skin it can open green and lightly berry tinted, then turns into a powdery, sweet white floral blend with a soft musky finish. Many wearers call it elegant and comforting, with noticeable longevity even from a smal…

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, Idylle Eau de toilette or Delicate?

Delicate takes 4 of 7 categories. Idylle Eau de toilette is rated 3.97/5 from 1,667 votes; Delicate is rated 3.79/5 from 70 votes. Choose Idylle Eau de toilette for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Delicate for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idylle Eau de toilette or Delicate?

Delicate lasts longest (Delicate 74/100, Idylle Eau de toilette 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle Eau de toilette or Delicate?

Delicate projects furthest (Delicate 61/100, Idylle Eau de toilette 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle Eau de toilette and Delicate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Musk and Peony.

Is Idylle Eau de toilette or Delicate better for summer or winter?

For summer, Delicate is the stronger pick. For winter, Delicate is the stronger pick. Idylle Eau de toilette suits daytime wear; Delicate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idylle Eau de toilette and Delicate?

Idylle Eau de toilette features Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Musk, Peony and Jasmine. Delicate has top notes of Red Fruits, Violet and Cinnamon, heart notes of Tuberose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Black Currant, Musk and Lilac.