Ilham Al-Ashiq vs Paradisiaque Pamplemousse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Massoïa Secrets
Rank #45,996 CitrusFresh Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.
Ilham Al-AshiqChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradisiaque PamplemousseChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ilham Al-Ashiq4/5
Paradisiaque Pamplemousse1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Paradisiaque Pamplemousse
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ilham Al-Ashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Ilham Al-Ashiq
- Value for money
- Ilham Al-Ashiq
- 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-AshiqKhalisParadisiaque PamplemousseMassoïa SecretsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%
4.45/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%
Category winnerParadisiaque PamplemousseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
71%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
55%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq
SillageIlham Al-Ashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIlham Al-AshiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky83%
fresh spicy65%
powdery48%
aromatic30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
fresh48%
sweet30%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BergamotWhite MuskMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
GrapefruitItalian OrangeCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit 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 seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,943
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,996
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIlham 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 →Paradisiaque Pamplemousse opens with bitter pink grapefruit peel, bright Italian orange, and sparkling citruses. Master perfumer Olivier Cresp anchors the sharp zest with fresh spicy herbs and a touch of sweetness. It settles into a sunlit citrus skin scent, making it an easy pick for humid July mornings or casual wee…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; Paradisiaque Pamplemousse is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ilham Al-Ashiq for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradisiaque Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
Ilham Al-Ashiq lasts longest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100, Paradisiaque Pamplemousse 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
Ilham Al-Ashiq projects furthest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100, Paradisiaque Pamplemousse 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and Paradisiaque Pamplemousse smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.
Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?
Ilham Al-Ashiq suits daytime wear; Paradisiaque Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ilham Al-Ashiq and Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. Paradisiaque Pamplemousse features Grapefruit, Italian Orange and Citruses.
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