Fragrance comparison

Khanjar vs Itenez

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 223 ratings analysed

2 wins

Khanjar

Lattafa Perfumes

4.28216 votes

Rank #2,223 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Itenez

Olfattology

4.297 votes

Rank #43,237 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanjar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Khanjar
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Itenez
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Khanjar2/3

Itenez1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhanjarLattafa Perfumes

ItenezOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityItenez

SillageKhanjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

NutmegPimentoGinger

Heart

VioletPatchouliCashmeran

Base

LeatherIncenseVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotLemonGingerOrangeArtemisia

Heart

PimentoSichuan PepperJasmine SambacEgyptian JasmineCoffeeYlang-YlangTurkish RosePetitgrain

Base

PatchouliVetiverStyraxCashmere WoodCivet

InformationalShared notesPimento, Ginger, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex20

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#43,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKhanjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khanjar by Lattafa is a daring unisex scent built on spicy nutmeg, pimento, and ginger. It shifts from a bright, aromatic opening into a dark, resinous heart of violet, patchouli, and cashmeran. As it dries, deep notes of leather, incense, and vetiver emerge. Perfect for cooler weather, it brings a bold, artistic flai…

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Itenez opens with a sharp flash of fresh citrus and ginger. Bergamot and cold orange collide with the bitter, herbal snap of artemisia, keeping the initial burst crisp and bright. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance pivots into an unexpected heart of dry black coffee, fiery sichuan pepper, and earthy green bell pep…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Khanjar or Itenez?

Khanjar takes 2 of 3 categories. Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 216 votes; Itenez is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Khanjar for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Itenez for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Khanjar or Itenez?

Itenez lasts longest (Itenez 90/100, Khanjar 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khanjar or Itenez?

Khanjar projects furthest (Khanjar 72/100, Itenez 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khanjar and Itenez smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pimento, Ginger, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Khanjar or Itenez better for summer or winter?

Itenez suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khanjar and Itenez?

Khanjar has top notes of Nutmeg, Pimento and Ginger, heart notes of Violet, Patchouli and Cashmeran, a base of Leather, Incense, Vetiver and Musk. Itenez has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Ginger and Orange, heart notes of Pimento, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Styrax and Cashmere Wood.