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Illusion vs Aphrodisiac Touch

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

Updated 253 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illusion takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Illusion

    Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Aphrodisiac Touch

    Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Illusion3/5
Aphrodisiac Touch2/5
Ratings & consensus
Aphrodisiac Touch
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Illusion
Sillage & projection
Illusion
Value for money
Illusion
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aphrodisiac Touch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IllusionAjmal
Aphrodisiac TouchUnique'e Luxury
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 16%Had 19%Want 65%
4.31/ 5 · 230 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerAphrodisiac TouchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
52%Like
9%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

60%Love
21%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityIllusion

SillageIllusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value46
Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
patchouli61%
warm spicy100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bergamot
Heart
RoseGeranium
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaCedar
Top20-30 mins
LilacSaffronCardamomLily-of-the-ValleyClovesCinnamonBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
RoseOrris RootCedarPatchouliGeranium
Base8-12+ hrs
VanillaAmberMuskWoody NotesSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Aphrodisiac Touch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer14
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night60
Spring96
Summer56
Fall0
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men6
Unisex44
Women51
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,451

PerfumerJorge Lee, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerAphrodisiac TouchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Illusion is a rose-led oriental woody scent that opens with a quick flash of bergamot, then settles into a fresh, slightly spicy rose and geranium heart. The dry-down leans warmer and more grounded, with patchouli and smooth woods wrapped in a soft touch of vanilla. It often reads strongest in cooler weather, an…

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Unique'e Luxury Aphrodisiac Touch is an intense Extrait de Parfum that merges sweet spring flowers with heavy culinary spices. It opens loud. Tart bergamot and dewy lilac flash off the skin first, quickly overtaken by fiery cloves and warm cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into velvety rose, ea…

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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, Illusion or Aphrodisiac Touch?

Illusion takes 3 of 5 categories. Illusion is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes; Aphrodisiac Touch is rated 4.31/5 from 230 votes. Choose Illusion for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aphrodisiac Touch for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Aphrodisiac Touch?

Illusion lasts longest (Illusion 80/100, Aphrodisiac Touch 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Aphrodisiac Touch?

Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 79/100, Aphrodisiac Touch 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and Aphrodisiac Touch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Illusion or Aphrodisiac Touch better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear; Aphrodisiac Touch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and Aphrodisiac Touch?

Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Aphrodisiac Touch has top notes of Lilac, Saffron, Cardamom and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Woody Notes.

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