Fragrance comparison

Hajar Oud vs Opus XV – King Blue

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 976 ratings analysed

Hajar Oud

Junaid Perfumes

3.7637 votes

Rank #17,968 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Opus XV – King Blue

Amouage

3.81939 votes

Rank #24,949 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opus XV – King Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hajar Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opus XV – King Blue
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Hajar Oud3/7

Opus XV – King Blue4/7

Ratings & consensus: Opus XV – King Blue
Community sentiment: Opus XV – King Blue
Longevity: Opus XV – King Blue
Sillage & projection: Opus XV – King Blue
Value for money: Hajar Oud
Versatility: Hajar Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hajar Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hajar OudJunaid Perfumes

Opus XV – King BlueAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 42%Had 25%Want 34%

3.81/ 5 · 939 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerOpus XV – King BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

8%Hate

37 votes

49%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

14%Hate

939 votes

Category winnerOpus XV – King BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOpus XV – King Blue

SillageOpus XV – King Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value28

Category winnerHajar OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

oud92%

amber84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both oud, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Sandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

FrankincenseAmber

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherOakSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sandalwood 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

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring56

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHajar OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex42

Women25

Men74

Unisex21

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,949

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon, Hamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHajar OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hajar Oud by Junaid Perfumes centers on a bold agarwood and sandalwood core, softened by a zesty opening of mandarin orange. This oriental woody fragrance for men offers an intense, resinous profile that leans heavily into traditional, smoky oud territory. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings or formal winter o…

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Amouage Opus XV, King Blue rejects the typical fresh, clean expectations of its name. Instead, it pairs a sharp opening of mandarin orange and black currant with a heavy, primal base of agarwood and leather. It is a challenging, heavy, and artistic option best suited for experienced collectors during freezing winter n…

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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, Hajar Oud or Opus XV – King Blue?

Opus XV – King Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Hajar Oud is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; Opus XV – King Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 939 votes. Choose Hajar Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opus XV – King Blue for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hajar Oud or Opus XV – King Blue?

Opus XV – King Blue lasts longest (Opus XV – King Blue 86/100, Hajar Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hajar Oud or Opus XV – King Blue?

Opus XV – King Blue projects furthest (Opus XV – King Blue 73/100, Hajar Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hajar Oud and Opus XV – King Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Hajar Oud or Opus XV – King Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hajar Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Hajar Oud is the stronger pick. Hajar Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hajar Oud and Opus XV – King Blue?

Hajar Oud has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Opus XV – King Blue has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Frankincense and Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Oak and Sandalwood.