Fragrance comparison

Identity vs Ahl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

Identity

Hint

3.5020 votes

Rank #43,727 OzonicAquatic

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14%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #4,307 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories.

Identity
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Identity0/5

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

IdentityHint

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 65%Had 14%Want 22%

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

15%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fresh80%

mossy70%

earthy60%

woody50%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ozonic notesMelonLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Watery NotesLily of the ValleyGeranium

Base5-6 hrs

MossPatchouliAmberSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMelon, Moss, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Identity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hint Identity is a crisp, ozonic aquatic fragrance built around breezy open air, crisp melon slices, and sharp lemon zest. As the tart citrus opening settles, the scent moves into a dewy heart of watery notes, clean geranium, and soft lily of the valley petals. The dry-down stays grounded and surprisingly earthy, anch…

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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, Identity or Ahl?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Identity is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Identity for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, 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, Identity or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Identity 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Identity or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Identity 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Identity and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Melon, Moss, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Identity or Ahl better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Identity and Ahl?

Identity has top notes of Ozonic notes, Melon and Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lily of the Valley and Geranium, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.