Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Amethyst Oud

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amethyst Oud

Korres

4.1833 votes

Rank #26,766 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Ilham Al-Ashiq2/5

Amethyst Oud3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ilham Al-AshiqKhalis

Amethyst OudKorres

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerAmethyst OudRating 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

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq

SillageAmethyst Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

CitrusesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin 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

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men54

Unisex31

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmethyst OudHigher 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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Amethyst Oud by Korres is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that anchors zesty grapefruit and mandarin with a grounding, resinous oud base. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct contrast between bright, top-heavy citrus notes and a darker, earthier dry-down. This fragrance works best for daytime wear in moderate spri…

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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 Amethyst Oud?

Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Amethyst Oud is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amethyst Oud for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Amethyst Oud?

Ilham Al-Ashiq lasts longest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100, Amethyst Oud 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Amethyst Oud?

Amethyst Oud projects furthest (Amethyst Oud 60/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Amethyst Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Amethyst Oud better for summer or winter?

Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear; Amethyst Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and Amethyst Oud?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Amethyst Oud has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.