Fragrance comparison

Hydrangea vs Khamsin

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Hydrangea

J-Scent

3.4699 votes

Rank #16,175 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Khamsin

Mahogany

4.3614 votes

Rank #45,413 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khamsin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hydrangea
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Khamsin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hydrangea1/5

Khamsin4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HydrangeaJ-Scent

KhamsinMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 24%

Category winnerKhamsinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKhamsin

SillageKhamsin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKhamsinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

violet69%

rose61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthJasmineIris FlowerGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVioletCedarRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. 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

Summer69

Fall31

Winter31

Day100

Night30

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#45,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHydrangeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J-Scent Hydrangea mimics the scent of a blooming hydrangea bush after a rainstorm. It blends fresh hyacinth, jasmine, and cedarwood to create a realistic, aquatic floral profile. This fragrance performs best in cool, damp spring weather, offering an ethereal and green experience that is suited for both men and women w…

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Mahogany Khamsin is a clean fougere that matches a sharp splash of Sicilian lemon with fresh green leaves. The blend quickly settles into a dry lavender heart before landing on a warm base of cedarwood and amberwood. It works best as an easy, everyday option for casual spring afternoons when you want to feel refreshed…

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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, Hydrangea or Khamsin?

Khamsin takes 4 of 5 categories. Hydrangea is rated 3.46/5 from 99 votes; Khamsin is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Hydrangea for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Khamsin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hydrangea or Khamsin?

Khamsin lasts longest (Khamsin 70/100, Hydrangea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hydrangea or Khamsin?

Khamsin projects furthest (Khamsin 70/100, Hydrangea 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hydrangea and Khamsin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Hydrangea or Khamsin better for summer or winter?

Hydrangea suits daytime wear; Khamsin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hydrangea and Khamsin?

Hydrangea features Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. Khamsin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood, Musk and Cedar.