Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Haze vs Ahl

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

Amethyst Haze

Carolina Herrera

4.19274 votes

Rank #5,727 Warm SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #3,974 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amethyst Haze
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amethyst Haze1/5

Ahl4/5

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst Haze
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

Amethyst HazeCarolina Herrera

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 274 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerAmethyst HazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

274 votes

67%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

coffee77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCoffee

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Amethyst Haze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex59

Women21

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,727

PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#3,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Amethyst Haze pairs crisp culinary spice with a plush, evening-ready amber base. The first spray releases a brisk crackle of pink pepper and freshly cracked green cardamom pods. That initial bite quickly softens. A warm heart of roasted coffee and aromatic French lavender takes over, wrapping the wear…

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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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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, Amethyst Haze or Ahl?

Ahl takes 4 of 5 categories. Amethyst Haze is rated 4.19/5 from 274 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Amethyst Haze for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Haze or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Amethyst Haze 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Haze or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Amethyst Haze 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Haze and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Amethyst Haze or Ahl better for summer or winter?

Amethyst Haze suits evening wear; Ahl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Haze and Ahl?

Amethyst Haze has top notes of Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Coffee, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and 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.