Fragrance comparison

Ghalia Jazz vs Hex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ghalia Jazz

Jinx Smells

3.002 votes

Rank #70,006 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Hex

Royal Crown

1.001 votes

Rank #77,290 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghalia Jazz takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ghalia Jazz
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hex
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ghalia Jazz3/4

Hex0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ghalia JazzJinx Smells

HexRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityGhalia Jazz

SillageGhalia Jazz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyJasmine SambacBlack CurrantTurkish RoseHoneysuckleFrangipaniWhite RoseBlue LotusPalo SantoPatchouliRaspberryAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-40 mins

CardamomSaffronPlumBlack PepperPink PepperBirch

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseBlue LotusJasmine SambacTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

Mysore SandalwoodCypressIncenseMyrrhOudPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Blue Lotus and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Hex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,006

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#77,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhalia JazzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghalia Jazz by Jinx Smells is an opulent oriental floral fragrance that balances luscious dark fruits, heavy botanical petals, and deep smoky woods. The opening pairs ripe black currant, tart raspberry, and sticky dates with a warm pinch of saffron and nutmeg. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral bouquet of Turkish …

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Hex by Royal Crown opens with an intoxicating rush of spiced plum, crushed black pepper, and golden saffron, underpinned by the leathery smoke of birch. As the bright initial crackle settles, a lavish floral heart takes over, pairing heady tuberose and Turkish rose with aquatic blue lotus and honeyed jasmine sambac. T…

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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, Ghalia Jazz or Hex?

Ghalia Jazz takes 3 of 4 categories. Ghalia Jazz is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Hex is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ghalia Jazz for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hex for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghalia Jazz or Hex?

Ghalia Jazz lasts longest (Ghalia Jazz 60/100, Hex 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghalia Jazz or Hex?

Ghalia Jazz projects furthest (Ghalia Jazz 38/100, Hex 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghalia Jazz and Hex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Blue Lotus and Patchouli.

Is Ghalia Jazz or Hex better for summer or winter?

Ghalia Jazz suits daytime wear; Hex suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghalia Jazz and Hex?

Ghalia Jazz features Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac, Black Currant, Turkish Rose and Honeysuckle. Hex has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Plum and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Blue Lotus, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cypress, Incense and Myrrh.