Fragrance comparison

Charming vs Ahl

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Charming

Dilís Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #64,004 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #4,237 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 4 of 4 categories.

Charming
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Charming0/4

Ahl4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

CharmingDilís Parfum

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris88%

powdery77%

white floral65%

violet53%

earthy42%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

IrisOsmanthusOrange BlossomRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodJasmineMilk

Base2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesVanillaAmbergris

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesIris, Orange Blossom, Rose and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Charming, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night–

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charming by Dilís Parfum is a gentle floral woody fragrance designed for women who appreciate soft, powdery textures. The scent opens with a powdery flourish of iris, alongside fresh rose, sweet osmanthus, and bright orange blossom. As the top notes settle, the fragrance reveals a comforting heart where smooth milk an…

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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, Charming or Ahl?

Ahl takes 4 of 4 categories. Charming is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Charming for a woody and iris character. Best in spring, daytime 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, Charming or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Charming 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charming or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Charming 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charming and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Orange Blossom, Rose and Cashmere Wood.

Is Charming or Ahl better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Charming and Ahl?

Charming has top notes of Iris, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Milk, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla and Ambergris. 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.