Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Acqua di Colonia Citrus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Acqua di Colonia Citrus

O Boticário

3.7512 votes

Rank #56,005 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ilham Al-Ashiq2/5

Acqua di Colonia Citrus3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ilham Al-Ashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Value for money: Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ilham Al-Ashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ilham Al-AshiqKhalis

Acqua di Colonia CitrusO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 36%Want 55%

Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Colonia Citrus

SillageAcqua di Colonia Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAcqua di Colonia CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

white floral65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotWhite MuskMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruitPineappleCardamom

Heart

African Orange FlowerPetitgrainFreesiaLilyNutmegGeranium

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka BeanOakmossVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. 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

Summer25

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ilham Al-Ashiq by Khalis is a crisp, clean citrus-forward scent that balances zesty bergamot and grapefruit against a soft, persistent white musk base. It is a highly versatile, year-round fragrance that thrives in warmer climates and casual daytime settings, offering a refreshing, straightforward profile that remains…

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Acqua di Colonia Citrus by O Boticário is a lively splash of pure sunshine that instantly wakes up your senses. It opens with an energetic blend of fresh lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and a dash of spicy cardamom. As the bright top notes settle, you catch breezy petitgrain, soft orange blossom, and su…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus takes 3 of 5 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Acqua di Colonia Citrus is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Colonia Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus lasts longest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus projects furthest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Acqua di Colonia Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Acqua di Colonia Citrus better for summer or winter?

Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear; Acqua di Colonia Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Acqua di Colonia Citrus has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Freesia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.