Fragrance comparison

Devil's Island vs Ilham al Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

Devil's Island

Arabian Wind

3.8554 votes

Rank #35,854 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ilham al Oud

Zimaya

4.1497 votes

Rank #6,622 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham al Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Devil's Island
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ilham al Oud
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Devil's Island1/7

Ilham al Oud6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ilham al Oud
Community sentiment: Ilham al Oud
Longevity: Ilham al Oud
Sillage & projection: Ilham al Oud
Value for money: Ilham al Oud
Versatility: Devil's Island
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ilham al Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devil's IslandArabian Wind

Ilham al OudZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 49%

4.14/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 59%Had 8%Want 32%

Category winnerIlham al OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

47%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerIlham al OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIlham al Oud

SillageIlham al Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value91

Category winnerIlham al OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

amber100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineSaffronRoseIncense

Base

VanillaMuskAgarwoodPatchouli

Top

IncenseAgarwoodRose

Heart

SaffronRaspberryBenzoin

Base

LeatherAmberPatchouliJasmine

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron, Rose and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer45

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring29

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDevil's IslandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex17

Women77

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,854

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerIlham al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devil's Island opens with bright lemon and green facets, then moves into a softer floral-spiced heart with jasmine, rose, saffron and incense. The dry-down looks more comforting than harsh, with vanilla, musk, oud and patchouli giving it a warm, slightly powdery finish. It appears best suited to wearers who enjoy swee…

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Zimaya Ilham al Oud opens with a heavy blast of smoky incense and dark agarwood, before settling into a warm core of red rose, saffron, and sweet raspberry. As it dries down on skin, black leather and amber take control, keeping the sweetness grounded. It fits cold winter evenings, outdoor gatherings, and casual night…

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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, Devil's Island or Ilham al Oud?

Ilham al Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Devil's Island is rated 3.85/5 from 54 votes; Ilham al Oud is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose Devil's Island for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ilham al Oud for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Devil's Island or Ilham al Oud?

Ilham al Oud lasts longest (Ilham al Oud 72/100, Devil's Island 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devil's Island or Ilham al Oud?

Ilham al Oud projects furthest (Ilham al Oud 63/100, Devil's Island 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devil's Island and Ilham al Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Rose and Incense.

Is Devil's Island or Ilham al Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Devil's Island is the stronger pick. For winter, Devil's Island is the stronger pick. Devil's Island suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devil's Island and Ilham al Oud?

Devil's Island has top notes of Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Saffron, Rose and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Agarwood and Patchouli. Ilham al Oud has top notes of Incense, Agarwood and Rose, heart notes of Saffron, Raspberry and Benzoin, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Jasmine.