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Ahl vs Rock Princess

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

Updated 727 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Rock Princess

    Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ahl5/5
Rock Princess0/5
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
Rock PrincessVera Wang
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%
3.70/ 5 · 677 votes
Have 63%Had 38%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

24%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity96
〰 Sillage91
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate68
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%
fruity100%
powdery92%
musky84%
sweet77%
woody69%
white floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity 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
RaspberryPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HeliotropeLilyRoseJasmine
Base5-8 hrs
Cashmere WoodMuskCoconutIris
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Iris. Durations are only published for Rock Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring64
Summer27
Fall91
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day61
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex77
Women14
Men5
Unisex14
Women81
Party 38%Casual 28%Date 25%Work 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#29,113

PerfumerCalice Becker

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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Vera Wang Rock Princess shifts the sweet bakery DNA of the original Princess into an edgy, tart fruit territory. The first spray releases a punchy burst of dark red raspberry, juicy peach, and a brisk splash of bergamot. It feels rebellious. Within thirty minutes, velvety rose, jasmine, and heliotrope emerge to create…

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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 Rock Princess?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes; Rock Princess is rated 3.70/5 from 677 votes. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rock Princess for a fruity and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ahl or Rock Princess?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Rock Princess 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ahl or Rock Princess?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Rock Princess 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ahl and Rock Princess smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Iris.

Is Ahl or Rock Princess better for summer or winter?

Ahl suits evening wear; Rock Princess suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ahl and Rock Princess?

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. Rock Princess has top notes of Raspberry, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lily, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Coconut and Iris.

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