Fragrance comparison

Ilham Al-Ashiq vs White Citrus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ilham Al-Ashiq

Khalis

3.9021 votes

Rank #40,686 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

White Citrus

Bath & Body Works · 2009

4.01173 votes

Rank #28,619 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ilham Al-Ashiq
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Ilham Al-Ashiq3/5

White Citrus2/5

Ratings & consensus: White Citrus
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: White Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ilham Al-AshiqKhalis

White CitrusBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

4.01/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 45%Had 39%Want 16%

Category winnerWhite CitrusRating 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

29%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIlham Al-Ashiq

SillageIlham Al-Ashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value77

Category winnerIlham Al-AshiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

fresh83%

floral65%

Scent match35%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

LemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

GingerFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyApricotRose Water

Base

MuskWoody Notes

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall12

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite CitrusHigher 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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White Citrus is a sparkling citrus-forward fragrance designed for casual daily wear. It opens with vibrant lemon zest and grapefruit, settling into a light, airy base of freesia and clean woods. This is a simple, refreshing scent that captures the feeling of a bright morning, ideal for those seeking a non-complex and …

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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 White Citrus?

Ilham Al-Ashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Ilham Al-Ashiq is rated 3.90/5 from 21 votes; White Citrus is rated 4.01/5 from 173 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 White Citrus for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ilham Al-Ashiq or White Citrus?

Ilham Al-Ashiq lasts longest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 67/100, White Citrus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham Al-Ashiq or White Citrus?

Ilham Al-Ashiq projects furthest (Ilham Al-Ashiq 57/100, White Citrus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham Al-Ashiq and White Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Ilham Al-Ashiq or White Citrus 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 White Citrus?

Ilham Al-Ashiq features Bergamot, White Musk, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Citruses. White Citrus has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Apricot, a base of Musk and Woody Notes.