Fragrance comparison

Salted Caramel & Pistachio vs Ahl

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Salted Caramel & Pistachio

Mar e Sol

4.1811 votes

Rank #32,714 White FloralWoody

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16%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #3,956 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories.

Salted Caramel & Pistachio
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Salted Caramel & Pistachio0/5

Ahl5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Salted Caramel & PistachioMar e Sol

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 37%

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerAhlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

67%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

green56%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Salted CaramelPistachio

Heart1-2 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineCoconut

Base2-4 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCotton Candy

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Salted Caramel & Pistachio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Casual 42%Date 24%Work 18%Party 16%

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAhlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mar e Sol Salted Caramel & Pistachio hits the air with an immediate burst of warm sugar and nutty richness. The salted caramel leads without hesitation, backed by green, crunchy pistachio nuttiness and a sudden kick of perfumer alcohol that evaporates within sixty seconds. As the mist settles on warm skin, creamy coco…

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Ahl is a loud, sweet fruity floral with a creamy banana twist up top and a darker oud, musk, patchouli base underneath. It opens playful and bright, then turns warmer, woodier, and more textured as it dries. On skin, it usually reads rich, expressive, and unapologetically strong. If you enjoy bold projection, dessert-…

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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, Salted Caramel & Pistachio or Ahl?

Ahl takes 5 of 5 categories. Salted Caramel & Pistachio is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Salted Caramel & Pistachio for a white floral and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Salted Caramel & Pistachio or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Salted Caramel & Pistachio 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Salted Caramel & Pistachio or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Salted Caramel & Pistachio 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Salted Caramel & Pistachio and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Salted Caramel & Pistachio or Ahl better for summer or winter?

Salted Caramel & Pistachio suits daytime wear; Ahl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Salted Caramel & Pistachio and Ahl?

Salted Caramel & Pistachio has top notes of Salted Caramel and Pistachio, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cotton Candy. Ahl has top notes of Pink Pepper, Banana, Raspberry and Lavender, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Magnolia, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vanilla.