Fragrance comparison

Khayal vs Perry Ellis Cobalt

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 141 ratings analysed

Khayal

PARIS CORNER

3.9238 votes

Rank #19,540 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Perry Ellis Cobalt

Perry Ellis

4.09103 votes

Rank #7,961 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perry Ellis Cobalt takes 5 of 7 categories.

Khayal
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perry Ellis Cobalt
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Khayal1/7

Perry Ellis Cobalt5/7

Ratings & consensus: Perry Ellis Cobalt
Community sentiment: Perry Ellis Cobalt
Longevity: Perry Ellis Cobalt
Sillage & projection: Perry Ellis Cobalt
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Khayal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perry Ellis Cobalt

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhayalPARIS CORNER

Perry Ellis CobaltPerry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 34%

4.09/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerPerry Ellis CobaltRating 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

46%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerPerry Ellis CobaltMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPerry Ellis Cobalt

SillagePerry Ellis Cobalt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

powdery30%

woody100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

Scent match66%Closely related · 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

BergamotGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

FigRosemaryClary Sage

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranWoody NotesRumMuskWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Woody Notes, 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

Summer79

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKhayalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men79

Unisex17

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#7,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerPerry Ellis CobaltHigher 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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Perry Ellis Cobalt opens with a brisk combination of Italian bergamot, sharp ginger, and juicy mandarin orange. The initial spray delivers a sharp, clean blast of energy that suits warm spring mornings and casual office environments. As the initial sharpness settles, herbal rosemary and clary sage combine with Medite…

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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 Perry Ellis Cobalt?

Perry Ellis Cobalt takes 5 of 7 categories. Khayal is rated 3.92/5 from 38 votes; Perry Ellis Cobalt is rated 4.09/5 from 103 votes. Choose Khayal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perry Ellis Cobalt for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Khayal or Perry Ellis Cobalt?

Perry Ellis Cobalt lasts longest (Perry Ellis Cobalt 64/100, Khayal 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khayal or Perry Ellis Cobalt?

Perry Ellis Cobalt projects furthest (Perry Ellis Cobalt 63/100, Khayal 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khayal and Perry Ellis Cobalt smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Woody Notes, Musk and White Amber.

Is Khayal or Perry Ellis Cobalt better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Khayal and Perry Ellis Cobalt?

Khayal has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of White Grapefruit and Woody Notes, a base of Musk and White Amber. Perry Ellis Cobalt has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fig, Rosemary and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Woody Notes and Rum.