Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Oud vs Ilham Al-Ashiq

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amethyst Oud

Korres

4.1833 votes

Rank #26,766 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amethyst Oud
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amethyst Oud3/5

Ilham Al-Ashiq2/5

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ilham Al-Ashiq
Sillage & projection: Amethyst Oud
Value for money: Ilham Al-Ashiq
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amethyst OudKorres

Ilham Al-AshiqKhalis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerAmethyst OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

14%Love

71%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq

SillageAmethyst Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver

Notes

BergamotWhite MuskMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex31

Women15

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmethyst OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst Oud by Korres is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that anchors zesty grapefruit and mandarin with a grounding, resinous oud base. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct contrast between bright, top-heavy citrus notes and a darker, earthier dry-down. This fragrance works best for daytime wear in moderate spri…

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Ilham Al-Ashiq by Khalis is a crisp, clean citrus-forward scent that balances zesty bergamot and grapefruit against a soft, persistent white musk base. It is a highly versatile, year-round fragrance that thrives in warmer climates and casual daytime settings, offering a refreshing, straightforward profile that remains…

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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 Oud or Ilham Al-Ashiq?

Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Amethyst Oud is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes; Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes. Choose Amethyst Oud for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Oud or Ilham Al-Ashiq?

Ilham Al-Ashiq lasts longest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100, Amethyst Oud 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Oud or Ilham Al-Ashiq?

Amethyst Oud projects furthest (Amethyst Oud 60/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Oud and Ilham Al-Ashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Amethyst Oud or Ilham Al-Ashiq better for summer or winter?

Amethyst Oud suits daytime wear; Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Oud and Ilham Al-Ashiq?

Amethyst Oud has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver. Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.