Fragrance comparison

Poudre D'ivoire vs Delicata

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Poudre D'ivoire

Diane Castel

3.836 votes

Rank #59,610 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Delicata

Above

4.754 votes

Rank #44,821 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Poudre D'ivoire
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Delicata
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Poudre D'ivoire2/4

Delicata2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poudre D'ivoire
Sillage & projection: Poudre D'ivoire
Value for money: Delicata
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Delicata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poudre D'ivoireDiane Castel

DelicataAbove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityPoudre D'ivoire

SillagePoudre D'ivoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDelicataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

iris84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pear

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomIris

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAmberwoodVanillaCaramel

Top

PearCassisRaspberryChampaca

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineIrisVanilla

Base

CaramelVanilla BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Orange Blossom, Iris and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Poudre D'ivoire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDelicataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poudre D'ivoire by Diane Castel opens with a crisp, juicy splash of fresh pear that quickly settles into an elegant floral core. Orange blossom adds a clean, bright touch, while powdery iris gives the heart a smooth, cosmetic softness. As it settles, warm caramel and vanilla wrap around earthy patchouli and rich amber…

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Delicata by Above is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Delicata was launched in 2019. Top notes are Pear, Cassis, Raspberry and Champaca; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla; base notes are Caramel, Vanilla Bean and Patchouli.

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, Poudre D'ivoire or Delicata?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Poudre D'ivoire is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Delicata is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Poudre D'ivoire for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Delicata for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poudre D'ivoire or Delicata?

Poudre D'ivoire lasts longest (Poudre D'ivoire 60/100, Delicata 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poudre D'ivoire or Delicata?

Poudre D'ivoire projects furthest (Poudre D'ivoire 50/100, Delicata 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poudre D'ivoire and Delicata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Iris and Patchouli.

Is Poudre D'ivoire or Delicata better for summer or winter?

Poudre D'ivoire suits daytime wear; Delicata suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poudre D'ivoire and Delicata?

Poudre D'ivoire has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Amberwood, Vanilla and Caramel. Delicata has top notes of Pear, Cassis, Raspberry and Champaca, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla, a base of Caramel, Vanilla Bean and Patchouli.