Fragrance comparison

Ahl vs Masaki Shiro

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,212 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #3,974 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Masaki Shiro

Masaki Matsushima

3.822,162 votes

Rank #7,561 PowderyFloral

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.
Masaki Shiro
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ahl5/5

Masaki Shiro0/5

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

Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

23%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,162 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

floral86%

musky72%

iris58%

fresh44%

woody30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton FlowerCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base5-8 hrs

White MuskSpruce

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Iris, Rose and White Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Shiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

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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Masaki Shiro by Masaki Matsushima smells like fresh white linen drying under a cool northern sun. The opening delivers a crisp flash of cyclamen and airy cotton flower that immediately feels like luxury bath soap. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and a quiet petal rose create a soothing cosmetic cream texture. Crisp …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ahl or Masaki Shiro?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes; Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 votes. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ahl or Masaki Shiro?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Masaki Shiro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ahl or Masaki Shiro?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Masaki Shiro 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ahl and Masaki Shiro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Iris, Rose and White Musk.

Is Ahl or Masaki Shiro better for summer or winter?

Ahl suits evening wear; Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ahl and Masaki Shiro?

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. Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce.