Fragrance comparison

Khallab vs Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

Khallab

Ajmal

4.33171 votes

Rank #5,014 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men

Sakamichi Parfums · 2019

3.001 votes

Rank #65,532 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Khallab
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Khallab1/2

Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men
Value for money: Not scored
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

Ice by Sakamichi Noir MenSakamichi Parfums

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 43%Had 7%Want 50%

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageIce by Sakamichi Noir Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus86%

woody72%

rose58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and warm 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

Top

GrapefruitBlood OrangeMint

Heart

RoseCinnamonSpices

Base

PatchouliWoodsy NotesLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Grapefruit, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,014

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#65,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

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…

Reviews →

Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men by Sakamichi Parfums opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit, sweet blood orange, and cooling garden mint. The initial spray delivers an energetic burst of candied citrus that quickly settles into a warm heart of sweet cinnamon, soft rose petals, and aromatic kitchen spices. As the scen…

Reviews →

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 Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Khallab is rated 4.33/5 from 171 votes; Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Khallab for a oud and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Khallab or Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men?

Projection is very close: Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men 75/100, Khallab 73/100 for sillage.

Do Khallab and Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Rose.

Is Khallab or Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men better for summer or winter?

Khallab suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khallab and Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men?

Khallab features Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Rose. Ice by Sakamichi Noir Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon and Spices, a base of Patchouli, Woodsy Notes, Leather and Amber.