Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Lettre de Cologne

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Lettre de Cologne

Buvard.Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #61,446 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lettre de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character.

Ilham Al-Ashiq1/1

Lettre de Cologne0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Lettre de CologneBuvard.Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

fresh83%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match43%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

Notes

CitrusesGrapefruitCitronOrange PeelLemonLimeMandarin OrangeSicilian Bitter OrangeVanilla Flower

No top / heart / base split published

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

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#61,446

PerfumerKaterina Buvard

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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Lettre de Cologne is a bright unisex citrus scent built around grapefruit, citron, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange peel and Sicilian bitter orange, softened by a vanilla flower nuance. It reads fresh, clean and lightly sweet rather than heavy, with a citrus-forward character that should appeal most to people who enjoy s…

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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 Lettre de Cologne?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 1 of 1 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Lettre de Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lettre de Cologne for a citrus and fresh character.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Lettre de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Lettre de Cologne 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 Lettre de Cologne?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Lettre de Cologne features Citruses, Grapefruit, Citron, Orange Peel and Lemon.