Fragrance comparison

Kashaf vs Khawla

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Kashaf

Ajmal

3.5859 votes

Rank #15,207 OudFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Khawla

Swiss Arabian

4.5413 votes

Rank #21,713 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khawla takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kashaf
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Khawla
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Kashaf2/5

Khawla3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashafAjmal

KhawlaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerKhawlaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

25%Like

30%Ok

20%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityKhawla

SillageKhawla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKashafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

fruity77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Black CurrantSaffronRaspberry

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

Top

SaffronCloveRaspberry

Heart

RoseAmberJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)PineMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Raspberry 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

Spring86

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night79

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#21,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerKashafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Kashaf is a fruity rose and oud scent with a warm, musky wood base. It opens on a clear rose, then turns darker and juicier with blackcurrant and raspberry, warmed by saffron. As it dries down, oud, musk, and sandalwood give it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. If you enjoy sweetened oud styles and want somethi…

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Khawla by Swiss Arabian creates a warm, spicy floral presence on the skin. It opens with bright saffron and clove, softening into a dense heart of rose and jasmine. The base of agarwood, pine, and sandalwood ensures a deep, lingering finish. This fragrance suits cooler weather and evening wear, offering a distinctive,…

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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, Kashaf or Khawla?

Khawla takes 3 of 5 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Khawla is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Khawla for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Khawla?

Khawla lasts longest (Khawla 100/100, Kashaf 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaf or Khawla?

Khawla projects furthest (Khawla 77/100, Kashaf 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaf and Khawla smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kashaf or Khawla better for summer or winter?

Kashaf suits daytime wear; Khawla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaf and Khawla?

Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Khawla has top notes of Saffron, Clove and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Pine and Musk.