Ilham
SoOudEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Ilham vs. Il Kakuno
Is Ilham better than Il Kakuno?
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
CaramelPink PepperVanillaRed BerriesLabdanumOudBenzoinPeachGingerPatchouli
sweetfruitycaramelambervanillawoodybalsamicoud
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 Il Kakuno?
| Ilham | Il Kakuno | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Stéphane Humbert Lucas | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ilham and Il Kakuno smell?
Ilham
Sweet
Fruity
Caramel
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Balsamic
Il Kakuno
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Fruity
Caramel
Vanilla
Sweet
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ilham and Il Kakuno share?
Top
CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather
CaramelWild BerriesStrawberryPeachPink PepperLabdanum
Heart
Pink PepperLabdanumWoody NotesGinger
GingerLeatherRosePatchouliSaffron
Base
VanillaOudBenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam
OudBenzoinVanillaMuskPeru Balsam
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperGingerSaffron
GingerPink PepperSaffron
Fruity Notes
Red BerriesPeach
Wild BerriesStrawberryPeach
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
BenzoinVanilla
Woody Notes
OudWoody Notes
Oud
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 Ilham and Il Kakuno work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ilham or Il Kakuno?
| Ilham | Il Kakuno | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ilham and 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
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
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