Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs L 'eau du Soleil

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

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40%scent match

Some overlap

L 'eau du Soleil

Boitown 冰希黎

1.001 votes

Rank #72,467 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L 'eau du Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Ilham Al-Ashiq1/2

L 'eau du Soleil1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: L 'eau du Soleil
Value for money: Not scored
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

L 'eau du SoleilBoitown 冰希黎

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageL 'eau du Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

woody90%

floral80%

green70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

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

CitrusesFloral NotesBergamot

Heart

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitGreen NotesApricot

Base

JasmineWoody NotesCedarMusk

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,467

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

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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L'eau du Soleil opens as a bright citrus fragrance with bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin, then softens into green florals, light apricot and a clean cedar-musk base. It reads fresh, airy and polished rather than sweet or dense. This suits someone after an easy daytime scent with a citrus-woody profile and a gentle fl…

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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 L 'eau du Soleil?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; L 'eau du Soleil is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L 'eau du Soleil for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or L 'eau du Soleil?

L 'eau du Soleil projects furthest (L 'eau du Soleil 75/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and L 'eau du Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or L 'eau du Soleil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and L 'eau du Soleil?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. L 'eau du Soleil has top notes of Citruses, Floral Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Green Notes and Apricot, a base of Jasmine, Woody Notes, Cedar and Musk.