Fragrance comparison

Milos vs Blue by Ahmed

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Milos

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #60,523 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Blue by Ahmed

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.43104 votes

Rank #5,595 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue by Ahmed takes 3 of 4 categories.

Milos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blue by Ahmed
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Milos1/4

Blue by Ahmed3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MilosMango

Blue by AhmedAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

4.43/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

58%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBlue by Ahmed

SillageBlue by Ahmed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMilosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

woody60%

musky50%

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

powdery56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPink PepperGeranium

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarwoodJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVetiverMusk

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

Iso E SuperJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMint, Pink Pepper, Cedarwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Milos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerBlue by AhmedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milos by Mango delivers an invigorating blast of Mediterranean air built around crisp mint, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. You get a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it quickly calms down into a clean, herbal cedar heart shaded with geranium and subtle nutmeg. Earthy vetiver…

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Blue by Ahmed is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright grapefruit, lemon and mint, then warmed with ginger, nutmeg and a musky incense-tinged base. It reads like a modern blue scent with a cleaner, slightly Middle Eastern twist. For shoppers, the appeal is easy versatility and strong value. Reviews point to good …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Milos or Blue by Ahmed?

Blue by Ahmed takes 3 of 4 categories. Milos is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Blue by Ahmed is rated 4.43/5 from 104 votes. Choose Milos for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blue by Ahmed for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Milos or Blue by Ahmed?

Blue by Ahmed lasts longest (Blue by Ahmed 64/100, Milos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milos or Blue by Ahmed?

Blue by Ahmed projects furthest (Blue by Ahmed 57/100, Milos 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milos and Blue by Ahmed smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Pink Pepper, Cedarwood and Jasmine.

Is Milos or Blue by Ahmed better for summer or winter?

Milos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milos and Blue by Ahmed?

Milos has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk. Blue by Ahmed has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Cedarwood.