Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Evolution vs Ahl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Eau d'Evolution

Gravel

4.0714 votes

Rank #23,824 AmberIris

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33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #4,309 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories.

Eau d'Evolution
Choose it for a amber and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau d'Evolution0/5

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

Eau d'EvolutionGravel

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

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

36%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

iris92%

soft spicy84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Angelica RootPink PepperBergamotLime

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomRose PetalsCedarwoodTuberoseMagnolia

Base

Tonka BeanSiam BenzoinAmberVanilla AbsoluteWhite Musk

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesAngelica Root, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Iris. 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

Summer43

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,824

PerfumerMaurus Bachmann

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gravel Eau d'Evolution opens with a bright spark of bergamot, lime, and pink pepper before shifting into a soft, powdery heart of iris and orange blossom. The top notes deliver a crisp, cold-air feel that feels sharp and clean on cold mornings. As the citrus fades, cedarwood, tuberose, and rose petals bring a quiet fl…

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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, Eau d'Evolution or Ahl?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Eau d'Evolution is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Eau d'Evolution for a amber and iris character. Best in spring, daytime 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, Eau d'Evolution or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Eau d'Evolution 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Evolution or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Eau d'Evolution 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Evolution and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Angelica Root, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Eau d'Evolution or Ahl better for summer or winter?

Eau d'Evolution suits daytime wear; Ahl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Evolution and Ahl?

Eau d'Evolution has top notes of Angelica Root, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Rose Petals and Cedarwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla Absolute. 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.