Fragrance comparison

Cloud Nine vs Khanjar

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 382 ratings analysed

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #9,824 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Khanjar

Omanluxury

4.28313 votes

Rank #2,009 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Khanjar
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cloud Nine2/7

Khanjar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

KhanjarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%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 hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

69 votes

63%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerKhanjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKhanjar

SillageKhanjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCloud NineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

oud100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both oud, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronBergamotCorianderDavanaArtemisiaMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCedarVetiverOrrisImmortelleNutmegGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Cloud Nine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring60

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCloud NineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,009

PerfumerMuatasim Al Hinai, Philippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerKhanjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cloud Nine by Paradis des Sens delivers a punch of sharp warmth right out of the nozzle. The nutmeg hits immediately. A vivid jolt of chili pepper cuts through herbal lavender, followed by the dry, smoky edge of cypriol oil. You will see a glossy oil sheen on your skin after spraying. Give it ten minutes to breathe. O…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cloud Nine or Khanjar?

Khanjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes; Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 313 votes. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Khanjar for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cloud Nine or Khanjar?

Khanjar lasts longest (Khanjar 83/100, Cloud Nine 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloud Nine or Khanjar?

Khanjar projects furthest (Khanjar 73/100, Cloud Nine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cloud Nine and Khanjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Cloud Nine or Khanjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Khanjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Cloud Nine is the stronger pick. Cloud Nine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cloud Nine and Khanjar?

Cloud Nine has top notes of Nutmeg, Chili Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. 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.