Fragrance comparison

Khallab vs Gold Rush

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Khallab

Ajmal

4.33171 votes

Rank #5,014 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Rush

Christopher Hanlon

3.001 votes

Rank #65,761 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khallab takes 4 of 4 categories.

Khallab
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gold Rush
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Khallab4/4

Gold Rush0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhallabAjmal

Gold RushChristopher Hanlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKhallab

SillageKhallab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value25

Category winnerKhallabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus86%

woody72%

rose58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

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

Notes

BergamotAgarwood (Oud)SpicesVetiverSandalwoodGrapefruitMossBanksia AustralianMyrtlePetitgrainOrange BlossomTulip

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Grapefruit and Spices. Durations are only published for Gold Rush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer47

Fall100

Winter87

Day97

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,014

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#65,761

PerfumerChristopher Hanlon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKhallabHigher 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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Christopher Hanlon Gold Rush hits the skin with a bracing splash of Australian grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and sunlit bergamot. The citrus feels raw and unsweetened. Within twenty minutes, the sharp rind softens into green myrtle, earthy vetiver, and native banksia flowers that give the heart an authentic dry bushl…

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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 Gold Rush?

Khallab takes 4 of 4 categories. Khallab is rated 4.33/5 from 171 votes; Gold Rush is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Khallab for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gold Rush for a citrus and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Khallab or Gold Rush?

Khallab lasts longest (Khallab 83/100, Gold Rush 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khallab or Gold Rush?

Khallab projects furthest (Khallab 73/100, Gold Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khallab and Gold Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Grapefruit and Spices.

Is Khallab or Gold Rush better for summer or winter?

Khallab suits day or night wear; Gold Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khallab and Gold Rush?

Khallab features Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Rose. Gold Rush features Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud), Spices, Vetiver and Sandalwood.