Fragrance comparison

Ahl vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #3,974 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

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.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ahl5/5

The Way You Kiss Me0/5

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

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

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

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

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%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, amber 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

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Oud. Durations are only published for The Way You Kiss Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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 The Way You Kiss Me?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes; The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ahl or The Way You Kiss Me?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, The Way You Kiss Me 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ahl or The Way You Kiss Me?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, The Way You Kiss Me 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ahl and The Way You Kiss Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Oud.

Is Ahl or The Way You Kiss Me better for summer or winter?

Ahl suits evening wear; The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ahl and The Way You Kiss Me?

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. The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.