Il Kakuno
ILMIN ParfumsEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Il Kakuno vs. Ilham
Is Il Kakuno better than Ilham?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
CaramelGingerOudWild BerriesLeatherBenzoinVanillaPatchouliMuskPeach
amberwoodybalsamicfruitycaramelvanillasweetoud
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Il Kakuno and Ilham?
| Il Kakuno | Ilham | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Stéphane Humbert Lucas |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Il Kakuno and Ilham smell?
Il Kakuno
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Fruity
Caramel
Vanilla
Sweet
Musky
Ilham
Sweet
Fruity
Caramel
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Il Kakuno and Ilham share?
Top
CaramelWild BerriesStrawberryPeachPink PepperLabdanum
CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather
Heart
GingerLeatherRosePatchouliSaffron
Pink PepperLabdanumWoody NotesGinger
Base
OudBenzoinVanillaMuskPeru Balsam
VanillaOudBenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
GingerPink PepperSaffron
Pink PepperGingerSaffron
Fruity Notes
Wild BerriesStrawberryPeach
Red BerriesPeach
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
VanillaBenzoin
Woody Notes
Oud
OudWoody Notes
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Balsamic Notes
Peru Balsam
Peru Balsam
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Gourmandy Notes
Caramel
Caramel
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Il Kakuno and Ilham work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Il Kakuno or Ilham?
| Il Kakuno | Ilham | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Il Kakuno and Ilham?
Sweetness without shame, darkness without apology. Il Kakuno doesn't negotiate between its fruit and its leather, it lets them fight for dominance and wins either way.Il Kakuno
This is sweet, but not obedient. The oud doesn't hide from the caramel, it sits beside it, reshaping what sweetness means. Vanilla anchors the whole thing. Some collectors chase this for years.Ilham
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