Fragrance comparison

Ahl vs Iris & Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #4,309 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Iris & Patchouli

Allvernum

4.2010 votes

Rank #49,473 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris & Patchouli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ahl5/5

Iris & Patchouli0/5

Ratings & consensus: Ahl
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ahl
Sillage & projection: Ahl
Value for money: Ahl
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ahl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Iris & PatchouliAllvernum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 27%Want 14%

Category winnerAhlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

caramel77%

warm spicy69%

coconut61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

Top

BergamotCoconutNeroli

Heart

JasmineRoseIris

Base

PatchouliChocolateCaramel

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#49,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ahl is a loud, sweet fruity floral with a creamy banana twist up top and a darker oud, musk, patchouli base underneath. It opens playful and bright, then turns warmer, woodier, and more textured as it dries. On skin, it usually reads rich, expressive, and unapologetically strong. If you enjoy bold projection, dessert-…

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Iris & Patchouli by Allvernum is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Iris & Patchouli was launched in 2017. Top notes are Bergamot, Coconut and Neroli; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Chocolate and Caramel.

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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, Ahl or Iris & Patchouli?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes; Iris & Patchouli is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris & Patchouli for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ahl or Iris & Patchouli?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Iris & Patchouli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ahl or Iris & Patchouli?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Iris & Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ahl and Iris & Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Ahl or Iris & Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Ahl suits evening wear; Iris & Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ahl and Iris & Patchouli?

Ahl has top notes of Pink Pepper, Banana, Raspberry and Lavender, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Magnolia, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vanilla. Iris & Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Coconut and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate and Caramel.