Fragrance comparison

Illicit vs Ravish

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,775 ratings analysed

Illicit

Jimmy Choo

4.052,717 votes

Rank #1,865 HoneySweet

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ravish

Ajmal

4.0758 votes

Rank #13,844 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ravish takes 4 of 7 categories.

Illicit
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ravish
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Illicit2/7

Ravish4/7

Ratings & consensus: Illicit
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Ravish
Sillage & projection: Ravish
Value for money: Ravish
Versatility: Ravish
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illicit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllicitJimmy Choo

RavishAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 2,717 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerIllicitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

2,717 votes

40%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRavish

SillageRavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value83

Category winnerRavishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

amber69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GingerBitter Orange

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose

Base

HoneyAmberCaramelVanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Notes

SandalwoodFruity NotesRoseOrange BlossomJasmineVanillaBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night78

Category winnerRavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,865

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#13,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerIllicitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jimmy Choo Illicit opens with a zesty sparkle of fresh ginger and tangy bitter orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling sharp. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a warm heart of creamy orange blossom and soft jasmine sambac, draped in a rich layer of golden honey and sweet caramel. A smooth ba…

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Ajmal Ravish is a bright white floral with a fruity citrus lift, then a softer, more powdery feel as it settles. Bitter orange and orange blossom lead the impression, with jasmine and rose adding a classic floral core. In the dry-down, sandalwood and vanilla bring warmth and a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It can com…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Illicit or Ravish?

Ravish takes 4 of 7 categories. Illicit is rated 4.05/5 from 2,717 votes; Ravish is rated 4.07/5 from 58 votes. Choose Illicit for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ravish for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Illicit or Ravish?

Ravish lasts longest (Ravish 70/100, Illicit 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illicit or Ravish?

Ravish projects furthest (Ravish 68/100, Illicit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illicit and Ravish smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Illicit or Ravish better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ravish is the stronger pick. For winter, Illicit is the stronger pick. Ravish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illicit and Ravish?

Illicit has top notes of Ginger and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber, Caramel and Vanilla. Ravish features Sandalwood, Fruity Notes, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.