Fragrance comparison

Khayal vs Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 538 ratings analysed

4 wins

Khayal

PARIS CORNER

3.9238 votes

Rank #19,540 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Roger & Gallet

4.12500 votes

Rank #6,554 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khayal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Khayal
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Khayal4/7

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Community sentiment: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Longevity: Khayal
Sillage & projection: Khayal
Value for money: Khayal
Versatility: Khayal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhayalPARIS CORNER

Jean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 34%

4.12/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

34%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

36%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

490 votes

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKhayal

SillageKhayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value65

Category winnerKhayalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

White GrapefruitWoody Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskWhite Amber

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainRosemaryNeroliCarnationRose

Base

CloveMyrtleCedarVetiverMuskWhite AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Musk and White Amber. Durations are only published for Khayal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall35

Winter24

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKhayalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men28

Unisex66

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khayal by PARIS CORNER delivers a bright, clean wash of citrus and soft woods designed for simple daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet orange, creating an immediate sensation of fresh fruit and sunny morning air. As the initial sparkle settles, white grapefruit and dry woody notes a…

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Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is a brisk old-school eau de cologne built around bright lemon, bergamot, orange and green neroli facets. It smells clean, tangy and lightly herbal, with a touch of spice and soft woods underneath. It suits hot weather, post-shower wear and anyone who enjoys classic citrus refreshers mo…

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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, Khayal or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Khayal takes 4 of 7 categories. Khayal is rated 3.92/5 from 38 votes; Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is rated 4.12/5 from 500 votes. Choose Khayal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Khayal or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Khayal lasts longest (Khayal 59/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khayal or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Projection is very close: Khayal 47/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 46/100 for sillage.

Do Khayal and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Musk and White Amber.

Is Khayal or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille better for summer or winter?

For summer, Khayal is the stronger pick. For winter, Khayal is the stronger pick. Khayal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khayal and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Khayal has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of White Grapefruit and Woody Notes, a base of Musk and White Amber. Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Neroli and Carnation, a base of Clove, Myrtle, Cedar and Vetiver.