80 community ratings

Dilema

Name: Dilema
Brand: Adi ale Van

Perfumer: Anne-Sophie Behaghel

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
80 ratings

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Adi ale Van Dilema is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 82 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.3 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Myrrh absolute

Liquorice

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Papyrus Black leather Patchouli Woody notes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Dilema smell like?

Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are not far behind.

It opens with saffron and bergamot, with myrrh absolute and liquorice at the heart. Papyrus, black leather, patchouli and woody notes make up the base. The scent is spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky, with a leathery edge. Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure and Burberry Antique Oak have a close profile.