Fragrance comparison

Exiro vs Khanjar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 349 ratings analysed

Exiro

Once

3.2536 votes

Rank #29,427 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Khanjar

Omanluxury

4.28313 votes

Rank #2,156 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Exiro2/7

Khanjar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExiroOnce

KhanjarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

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

14%Love

48%Like

21%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKhanjar

SillageKhanjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value33

Category winnerExiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

oud100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaTonka BeanSaffron

Base

PatchouliAmberLabdanum

Top

LavenderSaffronBergamotCorianderDavanaArtemisiaMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCedarVetiverOrrisImmortelleNutmegGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean 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 season

Spring54

Summer15

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night83

Spring60

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerExiroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,427

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,156

PerfumerMuatasim Al Hinai, Philippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerKhanjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exiro by Once is a bold unisex fragrance centered on spicy and aromatic notes. It opens with bright blood orange and sharp black pepper, settling into a deep heart of cypriol and saffron. The base consists of earthy patchouli and warm labdanum, creating a resinous finish suitable for crisp autumn days or evening wear …

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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, Exiro or Khanjar?

Khanjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Exiro is rated 3.25/5 from 36 votes; Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 313 votes. Choose Exiro for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Khanjar for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Exiro or Khanjar?

Khanjar lasts longest (Khanjar 83/100, Exiro 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exiro or Khanjar?

Khanjar projects furthest (Khanjar 73/100, Exiro 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exiro and Khanjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean and Saffron.

Is Exiro or Khanjar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Exiro and Khanjar?

Exiro has top notes of Geranium, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean and Saffron, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Labdanum. 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.