AL Kimiya vs M
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
AL Kimiya takes 4 of 7 categories.
AL KimiyaChoose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
AL Kimiya4/7
M3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- AL Kimiya
- Community sentiment
- AL Kimiya
- Longevity
- M
- Sillage & projection
- M
- Value for money
- M
- Versatility
- AL Kimiya
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- AL Kimiya
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AL KimiyaRoyal CrownMOdoratikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%
4.26/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%
Category winnerAL KimiyaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
166 votes
65%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerAL KimiyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM
SillageM
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
floral91%
white floral83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
honey56%
sweet100%
powdery92%
rose84%
aldehydic77%
chocolate69%
Champagne61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Taif RosePeach BlossomWhite LilyCarnation
Heart2-4 hrs
Bulgarian RoseHoneyJasmine Sambac
Base6-8+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMyrrhAmbergris
Top
ChampagneWhite Chocolate
Heart
RoseRose PetalsAldehydesArum Lily
Base
LipstickDark ChocolatePinot Noir grapesHoneyBourbon VanillaMuskWhite LilyJasmine Sambac
InformationalShared notesWhite Lily, Bulgarian Rose, Honey and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for AL Kimiya, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall82
Winter50
Day100
Night43
Spring15
Summer8
Fall69
Winter100
Day7
Night100
Category winnerAL KimiyaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,887
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#10,722
PerfumerValeria Karmanova
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAL KimiyaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown AL Kimiya opens with a lush spray of fresh Taif rose, dewy white lily, and delicate peach blossom that feels immediately bright, clean, and airy. As it settles on skin, a golden drizzle of natural honey and Bulgarian rose emerges, rounding out the floral sharpness with mellow sweetness. The foundation reli…
Reviews →M by Odoratika is a bold Floral Aldehyde that centers on a rich, lipstick-inspired rose. Launched in 2019, it leans into a decadent, vintage aesthetic. Expect heavy notes of dark chocolate, champagne, and honey that project strongly. Best suited for evening wear during cooler autumn or winter weather when you want a f…
Reviews →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, AL Kimiya or M?
AL Kimiya takes 4 of 7 categories. AL Kimiya is rated 4.12/5 from 166 votes; M is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose AL Kimiya for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose M for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, AL Kimiya or M?
M lasts longest (M 90/100, AL Kimiya 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, AL Kimiya or M?
M projects furthest (M 87/100, AL Kimiya 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do AL Kimiya and M smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include White Lily, Bulgarian Rose, Honey and Jasmine Sambac.
Is AL Kimiya or M better for summer or winter?
For summer, AL Kimiya is the stronger pick. For winter, M is the stronger pick. AL Kimiya suits daytime wear; M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in AL Kimiya and M?
AL Kimiya has top notes of Taif Rose, Peach Blossom, White Lily and Carnation, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Honey and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Myrrh and Ambergris. M has top notes of Champagne and White Chocolate, heart notes of Rose, Rose Petals, Aldehydes and Arum Lily, a base of Lipstick, Dark Chocolate, Pinot Noir grapes and Honey.
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