Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,529 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ilham Al-Ashiq5/5

Dan Dana0/5

Ratings & consensus: Ilham Al-Ashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ilham Al-Ashiq
Sillage & projection: Ilham Al-Ashiq
Value for money: Ilham Al-Ashiq
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

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

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

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq

SillageIlham Al-Ashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value78

Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match37%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

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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 Dan Dana?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Dan Dana?

Ilham Al-Ashiq lasts longest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Dan Dana?

Ilham Al-Ashiq projects furthest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Dan Dana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and Dan Dana?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.