Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs Industria

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

5 wins

Illusion

Ajmal

3.6523 votes

Rank #43,917 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Industria

Memoize London

3.5812 votes

Rank #55,536 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illusion takes 5 of 5 categories.

Illusion
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Industria
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Illusion5/5

Industria0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionAjmal

IndustriaMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 19%Want 65%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerIllusionRating 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

33%Love

17%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityIllusion

SillageIllusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

Pink PepperBergamotCorianderLemonOrange

Heart

GeraniumGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)RoseJasmineLeatherNeroliSaffron

Base

PatchouliStyraxCedarMuskSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanAmbergris

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 season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIllusionHigher 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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Memoize London Industria pairs bright citrus top notes with a dark, resinous heart of agarwood, rose, and guaiac wood. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, coriander, and bergamot before settling into a drier, aromatic leather profile. Patchouli, cedar, and amber form a warm foundation that clings cl…

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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 Industria?

Illusion takes 5 of 5 categories. Illusion is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes; Industria is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Illusion for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Industria for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Industria?

Illusion lasts longest (Illusion 80/100, Industria 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Industria?

Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 79/100, Industria 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and Industria smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Illusion or Industria better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Illusion and Industria?

Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Industria has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Coriander and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Styrax, Cedar and Musk.