Fragrance comparison

Dover vs Ahl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #58,167 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #4,309 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Dover0/5

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

DoverLuxury Blend

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

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

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cardamom, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,167

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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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, Dover or Ahl?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Best in winter, evening 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, Dover or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Dover 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dover or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Dover 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dover and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cardamom, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Dover or Ahl better for summer or winter?

Dover suits evening wear; Ahl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dover and Ahl?

Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla. 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.