Fragrance comparison

Afdak vs Ilham al Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

4 wins

Afdak

Nabeel

4.0332 votes

Rank #20,876 LeatherFruity

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55%scent match

Closely related

Ilham al Oud

Zimaya

4.1497 votes

Rank #6,619 AmberLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afdak takes 4 of 7 categories.

Afdak
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ilham al Oud
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Afdak4/7

Ilham al Oud2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ilham al Oud
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Afdak
Sillage & projection: Afdak
Value for money: Afdak
Versatility: Afdak
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ilham al Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfdakNabeel

Ilham al OudZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%

4.14/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 59%Had 8%Want 32%

Category winnerIlham al OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

47%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAfdak

SillageAfdak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value91

Category winnerAfdakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

smoky84%

amber77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

amber100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both leather, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryCarawaySaffron

Heart

IncenseJasmine

Base

LeatherWoody NotesAmber

Top

IncenseAgarwoodRose

Heart

SaffronRaspberryBenzoin

Base

LeatherAmberPatchouliJasmine

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Incense and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night73

Spring29

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAfdakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerIlham al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afdak opens with a vivid berry and saffron effect, then settles into smoky incense, suede-like leather and warm amber woods. It reads rich, slightly animalic and polished rather than rough. This suits someone who enjoys leather fragrances with a fruity twist and a smooth oriental feel. Several wearers describe it as r…

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Zimaya Ilham al Oud opens with a heavy blast of smoky incense and dark agarwood, before settling into a warm core of red rose, saffron, and sweet raspberry. As it dries down on skin, black leather and amber take control, keeping the sweetness grounded. It fits cold winter evenings, outdoor gatherings, and casual night…

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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, Afdak or Ilham al Oud?

Afdak takes 4 of 7 categories. Afdak is rated 4.03/5 from 32 votes; Ilham al Oud is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose Afdak for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ilham al Oud for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Afdak or Ilham al Oud?

Afdak lasts longest (Afdak 78/100, Ilham al Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afdak or Ilham al Oud?

Afdak projects furthest (Afdak 66/100, Ilham al Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afdak and Ilham al Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Incense and Jasmine.

Is Afdak or Ilham al Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Afdak is the stronger pick. For winter, Ilham al Oud is the stronger pick. Afdak suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afdak and Ilham al Oud?

Afdak has top notes of Raspberry, Caraway and Saffron, heart notes of Incense and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Woody Notes and Amber. Ilham al Oud has top notes of Incense, Agarwood and Rose, heart notes of Saffron, Raspberry and Benzoin, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Jasmine.