Fragrance comparison

Khallab vs Azrak

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 384 ratings analysed

6 wins

Khallab

Ajmal

4.33171 votes

Rank #5,014 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Azrak

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21213 votes

Rank #3,783 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khallab takes 6 of 7 categories.

Khallab
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Azrak
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Khallab6/7

Azrak1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhallabAjmal

AzrakBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerKhallabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

53%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerKhallabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityKhallab

SillageKhallab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value31

Category winnerKhallabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus86%

woody72%

rose58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesGrapefruitSpicesRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonCassisCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseJasmineSpicesVioletLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaf

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Spices and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer47

Fall100

Winter87

Day97

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKhallabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men25

Unisex54

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,014

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#3,783

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerAzrakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khallab by Ajmal is a bold citrus rose oud that opens bright and sharp, then settles into a warm, woody, spicy glow. The grapefruit lift keeps the early wear feeling crisp, while rose and woods add body and polish. This is the kind of scent that tends to read confident and statement making, with a strong trail and lon…

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Boadicea the Victorious Azrak hits the skin with an instant flash of tart pineapple, bergamot, and lemon. It is bright. Soon, dewy violet leaf and soft jasmine emerge to soften the fruitiness. The base introduces dry cedar, smooth sandalwood, and a tame touch of agarwood that keeps the scent grounded for hours. It fee…

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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, Khallab or Azrak?

Khallab takes 6 of 7 categories. Khallab is rated 4.33/5 from 171 votes; Azrak is rated 4.21/5 from 213 votes. Choose Khallab for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Azrak for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Khallab or Azrak?

Khallab lasts longest (Khallab 83/100, Azrak 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khallab or Azrak?

Projection is very close: Khallab 73/100, Azrak 72/100 for sillage.

Do Khallab and Azrak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Spices and Rose.

Is Khallab or Azrak better for summer or winter?

For summer, Khallab is the stronger pick. For winter, Khallab is the stronger pick. Khallab suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khallab and Azrak?

Khallab features Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Rose. Azrak has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Spices and Violet, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.