Chapter 1 vs Ahl
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories.
Chapter 1Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
AhlChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Chapter 10/5
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
Chapter 1AjmalAhlAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%
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 hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
32 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
Category winners
LongevityAhl
SillageAhl
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAhlBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
floral92%
woody84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomAmber
Heart
PatchouliFigCypriol
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top
Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon
Heart
Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli
Base
OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer65
Fall100
Winter71
Day93
Night100
Spring64
Summer27
Fall91
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,603
PerfumerMaxime Exler
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#4,316
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Chapter 1 is a spicy, amber-woody unisex scent built around cardamom up top and a creamy fig heart. As it warms on skin, earthy patchouli and cypriol add a dry, slightly smoky depth before settling into soft cashmere woods, sandalwood, clean musk, and a gentle tonka sweetness. It reads smooth and modern rather t…
Reviews →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-…
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, Chapter 1 or Ahl?
Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night 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, Chapter 1 or Ahl?
Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Chapter 1 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Ahl?
Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Chapter 1 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 1 and Ahl smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.
Is Chapter 1 or Ahl better for summer or winter?
Chapter 1 suits day or night wear; Ahl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Ahl?
Chapter 1 has top notes of Cardamom and Amber, heart notes of Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.
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