Ilham
SoOudEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Ilham vs. The Private Collection No 2
Is Ilham better than The Private Collection No 2?
Ilham peaks in fall, while The Private Collection No 2 belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Ilham and The Private Collection No 2?
| Ilham | The Private Collection No 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Stéphane Humbert Lucas | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ilham and The Private Collection No 2 smell?
Ilham
Sweet
Fruity
Caramel
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Balsamic
The Private Collection No 2
Fruity
Fresh
White Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Green
Woody
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ilham and The Private Collection No 2 share?
Top
CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather
Currant BudsGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Pink PepperLabdanumWoody NotesGinger
PearRoseLily of the ValleyJasminePeachMelonIrisVioletOrange BlossomPineapple
Base
VanillaOudBenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam
SandalwoodMuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
Red BerriesPeach
PearCurrant BudsPeachMelonPineapple
Woody Notes
OudWoody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Ilham and The Private Collection No 2 work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ilham or The Private Collection No 2?
| Ilham | The Private Collection No 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Ilham and The Private Collection No 2?
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
Some will find the blackcurrant-bud opening too tart at first. Others will recognize it immediately as the reason Dorin's been refining this since 1747. That initial bite is the gatekeeper.The Private Collection No 2
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