Fragrance comparison

Khanjar vs TANIS TABAC

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

6 wins

Khanjar

Lattafa Perfumes

4.28216 votes

Rank #2,222 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

TANIS TABAC

Nilafar du Nil

4.0550 votes

Rank #12,517 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanjar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Khanjar
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
TANIS TABAC
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Khanjar6/7

TANIS TABAC1/7

Ratings & consensus: Khanjar
Community sentiment: Khanjar
Longevity: Khanjar
Sillage & projection: Khanjar
Value for money: Khanjar
Versatility: TANIS TABAC
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

TANIS TABACNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%

Category winnerKhanjarRating 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

17%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

12%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerKhanjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKhanjar

SillageKhanjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value61

Category winnerKhanjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

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

Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger

Heart

IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet

Base

Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Ginger, Violet and Incense. 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–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter88

Day83

Night100

Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex20

Women1

Men31

Unisex57

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#12,517

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews12

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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TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…

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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 TANIS TABAC?

Khanjar takes 6 of 7 categories. Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 216 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose Khanjar for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Khanjar or TANIS TABAC?

Khanjar lasts longest (Khanjar 80/100, TANIS TABAC 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khanjar or TANIS TABAC?

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

Do Khanjar and TANIS TABAC smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger, Violet and Incense.

Is Khanjar or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?

For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, Khanjar is the stronger pick. TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khanjar and TANIS TABAC?

Khanjar has top notes of Nutmeg, Pimento and Ginger, heart notes of Violet, Patchouli and Cashmeran, a base of Leather, Incense, Vetiver and Musk. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.