Illusion vs Aseer Al Shawq Bronze
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Illusion takes 3 of 4 categories.
IllusionChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aseer Al Shawq BronzeChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Illusion3/4
Aseer Al Shawq Bronze1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Illusion
- Sillage & projection
- Illusion
- Value for money
- Illusion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aseer Al Shawq Bronze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IllusionAjmalAseer Al Shawq BronzeNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 16%Had 19%Want 65%
4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
52%Like
9%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
56%Love
44%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
Category winners
LongevityIllusion
SillageIllusion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIllusionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
floral92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
RoseGeranium
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaCedar
Top
LimeLemonBergamotPlumPink PepperSaffron
Heart
GeraniumLavenderIrisJasmineOrchidCarnationRoseCyclamen
Base
Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliVanillaAmbergris
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer14
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter67
Day100
Night100
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#43,917
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,913
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAseer Al Shawq BronzeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal 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…
Reviews →Aseer Al Shawq Bronze wears as a clean woody floral musk with a citrusy lift up top and a soft, polished base. The overall effect is fresh, slightly spicy, and smooth rather than heavy. It comes across like expensive scented soap on warm skin, with rose, iris, woods, and white musk giving it a tidy, dressed feel. A go…
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, Illusion or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?
Illusion takes 3 of 4 categories. Illusion is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes; Aseer Al Shawq Bronze is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Illusion for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aseer Al Shawq Bronze for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Illusion or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?
Illusion lasts longest (Illusion 80/100, Aseer Al Shawq Bronze 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Illusion or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?
Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 79/100, Aseer Al Shawq Bronze 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Illusion and Aseer Al Shawq Bronze smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Illusion or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze better for summer or winter?
Illusion suits daytime wear; Aseer Al Shawq Bronze suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Illusion and Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?
Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Aseer Al Shawq Bronze has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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