Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs Khumar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Khumar

Junaid Jamshed

4.2733 votes

Rank #12,940 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khumar takes 5 of 5 categories.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Khumar
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hematite0/5

Khumar5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

KhumarJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

Category winnerKhumarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKhumar

SillageKhumar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKhumarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

lavender90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

vanilla50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Green Notes

Base

Woody Notes

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

LavenderGreen Notes

Base

VanillaWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer94

Fall61

Winter39

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#12,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKhumarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hematite by Nature's is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on a sharp citrus opening and green mid-notes. It settles into a clean, woody base that feels understated for daily office wear. This cologne offers a straightforward profile, prioritizing a fresh, uncomplicated presence. It is best suited for men seeking a reli…

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Khumar by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp woody aromatic scent that defines a clean aesthetic for men. Launched in 2012, it balances bright bergamot and citruses with a soothing lavender heart. The dry-down settles into a warm, reliable blend of vanilla and woods, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in professional …

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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, Hematite or Khumar?

Khumar takes 5 of 5 categories. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Khumar is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Khumar for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hematite or Khumar?

Khumar lasts longest (Khumar 65/100, Hematite 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hematite or Khumar?

Projection is very close: Khumar 59/100, Hematite 57/100 for sillage.

Do Hematite and Khumar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or Khumar better for summer or winter?

Hematite suits daytime wear; Khumar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hematite and Khumar?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Khumar has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Green Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber.