Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Formula 65

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Formula 65

Miglot

4.004 votes

Rank #56,087 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Formula 65
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ilham Al-Ashiq4/4

Formula 650/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Formula 65Miglot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq

SillageIlham Al-Ashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

white floral65%

earthy53%

musky42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, musky 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

BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Jasmine

Base

White MuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit. 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

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,087

PerfumerKristof Lefebre

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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Formula 65 by Miglot is a bright citrus eau de parfum built around bergamot, lemon, mandarin and grapefruit, with jasmine softening the heart and a clean base of white musk, vetiver and patchouli. It reads fresh, sunny and easy to wear, especially for daytime in warm weather. The profile suits shoppers who want a citr…

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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 Formula 65?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Formula 65 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Formula 65 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Formula 65?

Ilham Al-Ashiq lasts longest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100, Formula 65 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Formula 65?

Ilham Al-Ashiq projects furthest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100, Formula 65 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Formula 65 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Formula 65 better for summer or winter?

Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear; Formula 65 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and Formula 65?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Formula 65 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli.