Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Oud vs Khanjar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 346 ratings analysed

Amethyst Oud

Korres

4.1833 votes

Rank #29,550 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Khanjar

Omanluxury

4.28313 votes

Rank #2,158 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amethyst Oud
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Khanjar
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Amethyst Oud3/7

Khanjar4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amethyst OudKorres

KhanjarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

4.28/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerKhanjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

63%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerAmethyst OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKhanjar

SillageKhanjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAmethyst OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

oud100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both oud, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver

Top

LavenderSaffronBergamotCorianderDavanaArtemisiaMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCedarVetiverOrrisImmortelleNutmegGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Geranium, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring60

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmethyst OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex31

Women15

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,158

PerfumerMuatasim Al Hinai, Philippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerKhanjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst Oud by Korres is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that anchors zesty grapefruit and mandarin with a grounding, resinous oud base. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct contrast between bright, top-heavy citrus notes and a darker, earthier dry-down. This fragrance works best for daytime wear in moderate spri…

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Khanjar by Omanluxury is a daring unisex fragrance built around a powerful oud and leather profile. Launched in 2020, it offers an aromatic and spicy opening that settles into a deep, resinous base. This is an intense, cold-weather scent that demands confidence and skin heat to reach its full potential during formal e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amethyst Oud or Khanjar?

Khanjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Amethyst Oud is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes; Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 313 votes. Choose Amethyst Oud for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Khanjar for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Oud or Khanjar?

Khanjar lasts longest (Khanjar 83/100, Amethyst Oud 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Oud or Khanjar?

Khanjar projects furthest (Khanjar 73/100, Amethyst Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Oud and Khanjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Amethyst Oud or Khanjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Khanjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst Oud is the stronger pick. Amethyst Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Oud and Khanjar?

Amethyst Oud has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver. Khanjar has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Ambergris.