Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Nadhra

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nadhra

Afnan

4.119 votes

Rank #50,619 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nadhra takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nadhra
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ilham Al-Ashiq1/3

Nadhra2/3

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

NadhraAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

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

11%Love

89%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNadhra

SillageNadhra

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%

floral86%

woody72%

tuberose58%

rose44%

white floral30%

Scent match36%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

Top

CitrusesTuberose

Heart

Mandarin OrangeRoseGrapefruit

Base

Floral NotesSandalwood

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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

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#50,619

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…

Reviews →

Nadhra opens with bright citrus and grapefruit, then quickly softens into a floral heart where tuberose and rose give it a fuller, more polished feel. Sandalwood in the base keeps it smooth rather than sharp. It suits someone who likes citrus-floral perfumes with a slightly classic tone. The profile looks versatile, b…

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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 Nadhra?

Nadhra takes 2 of 3 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Nadhra is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nadhra for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Nadhra?

Nadhra lasts longest (Nadhra 85/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Nadhra?

Nadhra projects furthest (Nadhra 63/100, Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Nadhra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Nadhra better for summer or winter?

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

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

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Nadhra has top notes of Citruses and Tuberose, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Floral Notes and Sandalwood.