Fragrance comparison

Khallab vs Marrakesh

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

5 wins

Khallab

Ajmal

4.33171 votes

Rank #5,014 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Marrakesh

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3023 votes

Rank #41,856 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khallab takes 5 of 5 categories.

Khallab
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Marrakesh
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Khallab5/5

Marrakesh0/5

Ratings & consensus: Khallab
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

MarrakeshAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

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

48%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKhallab

SillageKhallab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKhallabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus86%

woody72%

rose58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

oud50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, oud 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

IncenseSaffronSpicesRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MyrrhAmberJasmineMuskOrris RootLily

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodWoodsy Notes

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

Spring64

Summer9

Fall100

Winter82

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men42

Unisex58

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,014

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#41,856

PerfumerTzivia Segall

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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Marrakesh opens with an immediate hit of dry saffron, smoky incense, and crushed black pepper spices. A faint touch of velvet rose cuts through the initial smoke, preventing the top notes from turning overly medicinal. As the opening settles after twenty minutes, rich myrrh and warm amber take over the heart, supporte…

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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 Marrakesh?

Khallab takes 5 of 5 categories. Khallab is rated 4.33/5 from 171 votes; Marrakesh is rated 4.30/5 from 23 votes. Choose Khallab for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Khallab or Marrakesh?

Khallab lasts longest (Khallab 83/100, Marrakesh 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khallab or Marrakesh?

Khallab projects furthest (Khallab 73/100, Marrakesh 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khallab and Marrakesh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Spices and Rose.

Is Khallab or Marrakesh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Khallab and Marrakesh?

Khallab features Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Rose. Marrakesh has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Spices and Rose, heart notes of Myrrh, Amber, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes.