Catamaran Extrait vs Khanjar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Khanjar takes 3 of 5 categories.
Catamaran ExtraitChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
KhanjarChoose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Catamaran Extrait2/5
Khanjar3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Khanjar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Catamaran Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Khanjar
- Value for money
- Catamaran Extrait
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Khanjar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Catamaran ExtraitNilafar du NilKhanjarOmanluxuryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
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 hate56%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
63%Love
19%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
6%Hate
313 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCatamaran Extrait
SillageKhanjar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
earthy61%
oud100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
fresh spicy69%
rose61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamot
Heart
CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee
Base
OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Top
LavenderSaffronBergamotCorianderDavanaArtemisiaMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCedarVetiverOrrisImmortelleNutmegGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day67
Night100
Spring60
Summer32
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,713
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#2,156
PerfumerMuatasim Al Hinai, Philippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerKhanjarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCatamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Catamaran Extrait or Khanjar?
Khanjar takes 3 of 5 categories. Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes; Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 313 votes. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Khanjar for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Catamaran Extrait or Khanjar?
They last about the same: Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Khanjar 83/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Catamaran Extrait or Khanjar?
Projection is very close: Khanjar 73/100, Catamaran Extrait 72/100 for sillage.
Do Catamaran Extrait and Khanjar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Saffron.
Is Catamaran Extrait or Khanjar better for summer or winter?
Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Catamaran Extrait and Khanjar?
Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. 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.
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