Fragrance comparison

Khallab vs Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 394 ratings analysed

6 wins

Khallab

Ajmal

4.33171 votes

Rank #5,014 OudCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Rochas

3.60223 votes

Rank #8,062 Warm SpicyWoody

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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.
Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Khallab6/7

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhallabAjmal

Secret de Rochas Oud MystèreRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerKhallabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKhallab

SillageKhallab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus86%

woody72%

rose58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match60%Closely related · 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

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronWoodsy NotesOlibanumSpicesPatchouliGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKhallabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men2

Unisex31

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,014

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#8,062

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews38

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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Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is an oriental floral designed for those who appreciate a gentle, rounded take on traditional oud. It opens with a bright spark before settling into a soft rose and woody heart. This fragrance shines best as an understated signature scent for daytime wear in temperate seasons, offering a g…

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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 Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Khallab takes 6 of 7 categories. Khallab is rated 4.33/5 from 171 votes; Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is rated 3.60/5 from 223 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 Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Khallab or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Khallab lasts longest (Khallab 83/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khallab or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Khallab projects furthest (Khallab 73/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khallab and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Spices and Rose.

Is Khallab or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Khallab and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Khallab features Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Rose. Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère features Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Woodsy Notes and Olibanum.