Fragrance comparison

White Silk vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 21

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

3 wins

White Silk

Jovan

3.6258 votes

Rank #11,555 FloralPowdery

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21

Dilís Parfum

3.6360 votes

Rank #41,316 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Silk takes 3 of 4 categories.

White Silk
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 21
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

White Silk3/4

Dilis Classic Collection No. 211/4

Ratings & consensus: Dilis Classic Collection No. 21
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Silk
Sillage & projection: White Silk
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Silk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White SilkJovan

Dilis Classic Collection No. 21Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

3.63/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 21Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

13%Love

55%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityWhite Silk

SillageWhite Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

musky77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

floral100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PeachMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidWater LilyJasmine

Base

White MuskAmberPrecious Woods

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintReedGreen LilacMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Water LilyPepperRoseVioletWhite PeachAmaryllis

Base2 to 3 hours

CedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Mandarin Orange and Water Lily. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 21, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall15

Winter4

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#41,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite SilkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Silk by Jovan brings a clean, budget-friendly option to the floral musk category. The fragrance starts with juicy white peach and sharp mandarin orange, then shifts into water lily and jasmine. A warm base of white musk and amber hugs the skin. It suits casual spring daytime wear and offers an uncomplicated, fre…

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 by Dilís Parfum opens with a crisp burst of cool mint, tart mandarin orange, leafy reed, and dewy green lilac. As the brisk opening softens, the composition reveals a delicate floral heart led by floating water lily, powdery violet, sweet white peach, and a prickle of warm pepper alongs…

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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, White Silk or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

White Silk takes 3 of 4 categories. White Silk is rated 3.62/5 from 58 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 is rated 3.63/5 from 60 votes. Choose White Silk for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Silk or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

White Silk lasts longest (White Silk 72/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Silk or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

White Silk projects furthest (White Silk 63/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Silk and Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include White Peach, Mandarin Orange and Water Lily.

Is White Silk or Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 better for summer or winter?

White Silk suits day or night wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Silk and Dilis Classic Collection No. 21?

White Silk has top notes of White Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Water Lily and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Precious Woods. Dilis Classic Collection No. 21 has top notes of Mint, Reed, Green Lilac and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Pepper, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar and Vanilla.