Shozan Black vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 20
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shozan Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
Shozan BlackChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 20Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shozan Black4/5
Dilis Classic Collection No. 201/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shozan Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shozan Black
- Sillage & projection
- Shozan Black
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Shozan Black
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 20
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De BourbonDilis Classic Collection No. 20Dilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%
3.89/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%
Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
19%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShozan Black
SillageShozan Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
floral100%
warm spicy90%
fresh spicy80%
fruity70%
white floral60%
fresh50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaPepperGinger
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk
Top15 to 30 minutes
LitchiFreesia
Heart2 to 3 hours
PepperGingerJasmineMandarin OrangeMagnolia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskAmber
Category winnerShozan BlackLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer60
Fall80
Winter60
Day100
Night25
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#51,490
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,655
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 20Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShozan Black by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a floral woody musk fragrance built on an airy, crisp contrast. It opens with juicy litchi fruit, delicate freesia, and refreshing watery notes that feel clean and dewy. As the top notes settle, a distinct spicy core emerges through sharp pepper and warm ginger alongside …
Reviews →Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 opens with crisp freesia petals paired with the juicy sweetness of fresh litchi. The initial spray feels bright, airy, and cleanly fruity, making it welcoming right from the start. As it settles, warm ginger and crushed pepper cut through the soft blossoms of magnolia and jasmine, addin…
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, Shozan Black or Dilis Classic Collection No. 20?
Shozan Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes. Choose Shozan Black for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Shozan Black or Dilis Classic Collection No. 20?
Shozan Black lasts longest (Shozan Black 60/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shozan Black or Dilis Classic Collection No. 20?
Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shozan Black and Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Litchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Pepper.
Is Shozan Black or Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 better for summer or winter?
Shozan Black suits day or night wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shozan Black and Dilis Classic Collection No. 20?
Shozan Black has top notes of Litchi, Freesia and Watery Notes, heart notes of Magnolia, Pepper and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk. Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 has top notes of Litchi and Freesia, heart notes of Pepper, Ginger, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, a base of Musk and Amber.
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