Fragrance comparison

Jihan vs Eximus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

2 wins

Jihan

Kajal

4.17186 votes

Rank #6,600 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Eximus

Memoize London

3.758 votes

Rank #51,666 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jihan takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jihan
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Eximus
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jihan2/3

Eximus1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JihanKajal

EximusMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

186 votes

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJihan

SillageEximus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

floral77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

oud100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

floral58%

powdery44%

rose30%

Scent match83%Very similar · both oud, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronApple Blossom

Heart

RoseCloveMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

Pear BlossomSaffron

Heart

SandalwoodTurkish RoseCloveMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Clove and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex46

Women44

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#51,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJihanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jihan by Kajal opens with a sharp burst of red apple blossom and spicy saffron. It quickly shifts into a warm, rose-centric heart wrapped in cloves. The base grounds the composition with dark patchouli, creamy sandalwood, and a soft vanilla sweetness. It is a dense, warming blend best suited for cold winter evenings w…

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Eximus opens with a bright flash of pear blossom and dry saffron. The initial crispness settles fast, giving space to a warm heart of Turkish rose, clove, and rich sandalwood. As it warms on skin, the base pulls forward with dark agarwood, earthy patchouli, and smooth vanilla. It feels substantial and cozy in cold air…

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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, Jihan or Eximus?

Jihan takes 2 of 3 categories. Jihan is rated 4.17/5 from 186 votes; Eximus is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Jihan for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Eximus for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jihan or Eximus?

Jihan lasts longest (Jihan 78/100, Eximus 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jihan or Eximus?

Eximus projects furthest (Eximus 75/100, Jihan 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jihan and Eximus smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Clove and Magnolia.

Is Jihan or Eximus better for summer or winter?

Eximus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jihan and Eximus?

Jihan has top notes of Saffron and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Clove and Magnolia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Eximus has top notes of Pear Blossom and Saffron, heart notes of Sandalwood, Turkish Rose, Clove and Magnolia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.