Fragrance comparison

M vs AL Kimiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

Odoratika

4.2631 votes

Rank #10,722 SweetPowdery

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21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

AL Kimiya

Royal Crown

4.12166 votes

Rank #8,887 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AL Kimiya takes 4 of 7 categories.

M
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
AL Kimiya
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M3/7

AL Kimiya4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MOdoratika

AL KimiyaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

4.12/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

Category winnerAL KimiyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerAL KimiyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityM

SillageM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value29

Category winnerMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

chocolate69%

Champagne61%

rose100%

floral91%

white floral83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

honey56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChampagneWhite Chocolate

Heart

RoseRose PetalsAldehydesArum Lily

Base

LipstickDark ChocolatePinot Noir grapesHoneyBourbon VanillaMuskWhite LilyJasmine Sambac

Top15-30 mins

Taif RosePeach BlossomWhite LilyCarnation

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseHoneyJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesRose, Honey, White Lily and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for AL Kimiya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer8

Fall69

Winter100

Day7

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall82

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Category winnerAL KimiyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,722

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#8,887

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerAL KimiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M by Odoratika is a bold Floral Aldehyde that centers on a rich, lipstick-inspired rose. Launched in 2019, it leans into a decadent, vintage aesthetic. Expect heavy notes of dark chocolate, champagne, and honey that project strongly. Best suited for evening wear during cooler autumn or winter weather when you want a f…

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Royal Crown AL Kimiya opens with a lush spray of fresh Taif rose, dewy white lily, and delicate peach blossom that feels immediately bright, clean, and airy. As it settles on skin, a golden drizzle of natural honey and Bulgarian rose emerges, rounding out the floral sharpness with mellow sweetness. The foundation reli…

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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, M or AL Kimiya?

AL Kimiya takes 4 of 7 categories. M is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; AL Kimiya is rated 4.12/5 from 166 votes. Choose M for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose AL Kimiya for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M or AL Kimiya?

M lasts longest (M 90/100, AL Kimiya 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M or AL Kimiya?

M projects furthest (M 87/100, AL Kimiya 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M and AL Kimiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Honey, White Lily and Jasmine Sambac.

Is M or AL Kimiya better for summer or winter?

For summer, AL Kimiya is the stronger pick. For winter, M is the stronger pick. M suits evening wear; AL Kimiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M and AL Kimiya?

M has top notes of Champagne and White Chocolate, heart notes of Rose, Rose Petals, Aldehydes and Arum Lily, a base of Lipstick, Dark Chocolate, Pinot Noir grapes and Honey. AL Kimiya has top notes of Taif Rose, Peach Blossom, White Lily and Carnation, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Honey and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Myrrh and Ambergris.