Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Midnight

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight

Lucia Piloto

—0 votes

Rank #65,204 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Midnight
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ilham Al-Ashiq1/2

Midnight1/2

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

MidnightLucia Piloto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

—/ 5 · 0 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMidnight

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%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match49%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

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

FreesiaPeonyFig

Base

CedarVetiverWhite Musk

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#65,204

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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Midnight by Lucia Piloto offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that settles into a soft, floral heart of freesia and peony. This fragrance balances bright fruit notes against a sturdy foundation of cedar and white musk. It sits comfortably on the skin for daily wear, providing a refreshing, clean profile suitable for…

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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 projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Midnight?

Midnight projects furthest (Midnight 75/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Midnight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% 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 Midnight better for summer or winter?

Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear; Midnight suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and Midnight?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Midnight has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Peony and Fig, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and White Musk.