Fragrance comparison

Khallab vs Oud Malaki

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,991 ratings analysed

4 wins

Khallab

Ajmal

4.33171 votes

Rank #5,014 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Malaki

Chopard · 2012

4.331,820 votes

Rank #288 TobaccoOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khallab takes 4 of 7 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.
Oud Malaki
Choose it for a tobacco and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Khallab4/7

Oud Malaki3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhallabAjmal

Oud MalakiChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 1,820 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOud MalakiRating 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

54%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,820 votes

Category winnerOud MalakiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKhallab

SillageKhallab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value65

Category winnerKhallabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus86%

woody72%

rose58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

tobacco100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

leather61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both oud, 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLavenderArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoSpicesLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)dark woodsy notesAmbergris

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer47

Fall100

Winter87

Day97

Night100

Spring42

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerKhallabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Date 37%Party 24%Casual 21%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,014

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#288

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched2012

Reviews202

Category winnerOud MalakiHigher 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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Chopard Oud Malaki hits the skin with a sharp crack of tart grapefruit and bitter artemisia. Lavender softens the blow within five minutes. The citrus flashes off fast. In its place, a thick layer of cured pipe tobacco, sweet kitchen spices, and soft jacket leather takes command. The woods underneath are dry. You will…

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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 Oud Malaki?

Khallab takes 4 of 7 categories. Khallab is rated 4.33/5 from 171 votes; Oud Malaki is rated 4.33/5 from 1,820 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 Oud Malaki for a tobacco and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Khallab or Oud Malaki?

Khallab lasts longest (Khallab 83/100, Oud Malaki 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khallab or Oud Malaki?

Khallab projects furthest (Khallab 73/100, Oud Malaki 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khallab and Oud Malaki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Grapefruit and Spices.

Is Khallab or Oud Malaki better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Khallab and Oud Malaki?

Khallab features Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Rose. Oud Malaki has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender and Artemisia, heart notes of Tobacco, Spices and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), dark woodsy notes and Ambergris.