Fragrance comparison

Khanjar vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 411 ratings analysed

6 wins

Khanjar

Omanluxury

4.28313 votes

Rank #2,158 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,425 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanjar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Khanjar
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Khanjar6/7

Opal1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhanjarOmanluxury

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 55%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerKhanjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

313 votes

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerKhanjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityKhanjar

SillageKhanjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value13

Category winnerKhanjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronBergamotCorianderDavanaArtemisiaMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCedarVetiverOrrisImmortelleNutmegGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Bergamot and Davana. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,158

PerfumerMuatasim Al Hinai, Philippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerKhanjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khanjar by Omanluxury is a daring unisex fragrance built around a powerful oud and leather profile. Launched in 2020, it offers an aromatic and spicy opening that settles into a deep, resinous base. This is an intense, cold-weather scent that demands confidence and skin heat to reach its full potential during formal e…

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Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …

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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 Opal?

Khanjar takes 6 of 7 categories. Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 313 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Khanjar for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Khanjar or Opal?

Khanjar lasts longest (Khanjar 83/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khanjar or Opal?

Khanjar projects furthest (Khanjar 73/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khanjar and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Bergamot and Davana.

Is Khanjar or Opal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Khanjar and Opal?

Khanjar has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Ambergris. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.