Fragrance comparison

Hob Qadeem vs Orange Blossom

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hob Qadeem

Khaltat

4.106 votes

Rank #20,866 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Orange Blossom

Illuminum

3.8533 votes

Rank #18,051 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hob Qadeem
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Orange Blossom
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hob Qadeem2/3

Orange Blossom1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hob QadeemKhaltat

Orange BlossomIlluminum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 49%Had 18%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

42%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHob Qadeem

SillageHob Qadeem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Neroli

Heart

Myrrh

Base

Oud

Top

NeroliPetitgrain

Heart

Red ThymeAgarwood (Oud)

Base

OlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring92

Summer38

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men9

Unisex55

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,051

PerfumerMichael Boadi

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOrange BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hob Qadeem by Khaltat is an intriguing oriental woody fragrance for those who appreciate resinous depth. The scent centers on a sharp, bright opening of neroli that quickly surrenders to a dark, smoky heart of myrrh. It eventually settles into a powerful, lingering oud base, making it a compelling choice for cooler au…

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Illuminum Orange Blossom is a neroli and petitgrain led citrus that many people read as clean, watery, and distinctly soapy. On some skin it can even feel like dish soap, which is exactly why sampling first matters. Past the bright opening, it turns more herbal and balsamic, with a green, resinous incense feel and a g…

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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, Hob Qadeem or Orange Blossom?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories. Hob Qadeem is rated 4.10/5 from 6 votes; Orange Blossom is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes. Choose Hob Qadeem for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Orange Blossom for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hob Qadeem or Orange Blossom?

Hob Qadeem lasts longest (Hob Qadeem 80/100, Orange Blossom 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hob Qadeem or Orange Blossom?

Hob Qadeem projects furthest (Hob Qadeem 75/100, Orange Blossom 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hob Qadeem and Orange Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli and Myrrh.

Is Hob Qadeem or Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

Orange Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hob Qadeem and Orange Blossom?

Hob Qadeem has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Myrrh, a base of Oud. Orange Blossom has top notes of Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Thyme and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Olibanum and Myrrh.