Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Meli Melo

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Meli Melo

Queen B

3.6010 votes

Rank #59,130 CitrusWarm Spicy

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Meli Melo
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ilham Al-Ashiq4/4

Meli Melo0/4

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

Meli MeloQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

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

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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 / hate65

Category winners

LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq

SillageIlham Al-Ashiq

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%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus

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

Top20-40 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange BlossomCitrusesLimeHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Oriental notesSpicy Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Durations are only published for Meli Melo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,130

PerfumerNot listed

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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Queen B Meli Melo starts with a sharp, vibrant burst of freshly squeezed lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening hits fast and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash yields to subtle orange blossom and crushed green herbal notes. What makes this unisex blend unusual is its rap…

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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 Meli Melo?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 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 Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Meli Melo?

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

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Meli Melo?

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

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Meli Melo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Meli Melo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and Meli Melo?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Meli Melo has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Citruses, Lime and Herbal Notes, a base of Oriental notes and Spicy Notes.