Fragrance comparison

Devil's Island Extrait vs Ilham al Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Devil's Island Extrait

Arabian Wind

4.0616 votes

Rank #51,480 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ilham al Oud

Zimaya

4.1497 votes

Rank #6,619 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham al Oud takes 5 of 5 categories.

Devil's Island Extrait
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ilham al Oud
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Devil's Island Extrait0/5

Ilham al Oud5/5

Ratings & consensus: Ilham al Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ilham al Oud
Sillage & projection: Ilham al Oud
Value for money: Ilham al Oud
Versatility: Not scored
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 Island ExtraitArabian Wind

Ilham al OudZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

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

63%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

47%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIlham al Oud

SillageIlham al Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value91

Category winnerIlham al OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green TeaCitrus Blossom

Heart

VanillaOsmanthusIncenseSaffronJasmineRose

Base

MuskCashmeranAgarwoodPatchouli

Top

IncenseAgarwoodRose

Heart

SaffronRaspberryBenzoin

Base

LeatherAmberPatchouliJasmine

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring29

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,480

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerIlham al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devil's Island Extrait opens with a fresh green tea lift and soft citrus blossom, then settles into a warm, musky vanilla heart with incense, saffron and muted florals. The dry-down reads powdery, woody and gently oud-tinged rather than aggressively dark, so it suits wearers who want a rich extrait that feels smooth, …

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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 Extrait or Ilham al Oud?

Ilham al Oud takes 5 of 5 categories. Devil's Island Extrait is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes; Ilham al Oud is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose Devil's Island Extrait for a musky and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ilham al Oud for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

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

Ilham al Oud lasts longest (Ilham al Oud 72/100, Devil's Island Extrait 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose.

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

Devil's Island Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Devil's Island Extrait has top notes of Green Tea and Citrus Blossom, heart notes of Vanilla, Osmanthus, Incense and Saffron, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, 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.