Illusion vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 17
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 takes 2 of 2 categories.
IllusionChoose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 17Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking.
Illusion0/2
Dilis Classic Collection No. 172/2
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- Longevity
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- Value for money
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- Note pyramid (duration)
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Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IllusionParis ElyseesDilis Classic Collection No. 17Dilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 21%Had 28%Want 52%
3.75/ 5 · 73 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
white floral77%
floral69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
patchouli92%
woody84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
earthy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
MimosaJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
VanillaVetiver
Top20 to 45 minutes
OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart2 to 4 hours
Turkish RoseJasmineMimosaYlang-Ylang
Base4 to 7 hours
PatchouliVanillaWhite MuskTonka BeanVetiverOpoponax
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 17Longest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,603
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#69,073
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 17Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIllusion by Paris Elysees is a floral fruity fragrance for women that balances bright citrus with a warm, powdery floral dry-down. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet orange, providing an energetic and clean introduction. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals sunny mimosa and sweet white…
Reviews →Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic chypre floral profile centered on sparkling citrus and rich earthiness. The scent opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, and fresh orange blossom that feels crisp and energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of Turk…
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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Which is better, Illusion or Dilis Classic Collection No. 17?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 takes 2 of 2 categories. Illusion is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 is rated 3.75/5 from 73 votes. Choose Illusion for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking.
Do Illusion and Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Mimosa and Jasmine.
Is Illusion or Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 better for summer or winter?
Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Illusion and Dilis Classic Collection No. 17?
Illusion has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Dilis Classic Collection No. 17 has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, White Musk and Tonka Bean.
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