Fragrance comparison

Blue Leaf vs Ahl

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Blue Leaf

Synapse

3.5012 votes

Rank #64,375 MarineAromatic

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34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #4,316 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories.

Blue Leaf
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blue Leaf0/5

Ahl5/5

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

Blue LeafSynapse

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerAhlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

floral69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesCyclamenAmberWhite RoseCedar

Heart

Sea waterQuinceLilyGrapesDavanaSandalwood

Base

MossEbonyIris

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMarine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Leaf by Synapse is a salty, mineral aquatic that swaps typical citrus for the tangy sweetness of quince and white rose. It opens with a sharp sea breeze and cyclamen before settling into a base of ebony and sandalwood. This is a coastal scent for warm spring days when you want something more natural than a design…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Leaf or Ahl?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Blue Leaf is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Blue Leaf for a marine and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Leaf or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Blue Leaf 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Leaf or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Blue Leaf 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Leaf and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Marine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Blue Leaf or Ahl better for summer or winter?

Blue Leaf suits daytime wear; Ahl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Leaf and Ahl?

Blue Leaf has top notes of Marine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and White Rose, heart notes of Sea water, Quince, Lily and Grapes, a base of Moss, Ebony and Iris. 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.