Fragrance comparison

Khumar vs 1725

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,692 ratings analysed

4 wins

Khumar

Junaid Jamshed

4.2733 votes

Rank #14,099 CitrusLavender

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44%scent match

Some overlap

1725

Histoires de Parfums

4.101,659 votes

Rank #1,333 Soft SpicyLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khumar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Khumar
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1725
Choose it for a soft spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Khumar4/7

17253/7

Ratings & consensus: 1725
Community sentiment: Khumar
Longevity: 1725
Sillage & projection: Khumar
Value for money: Khumar
Versatility: Khumar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1725

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhumarJunaid Jamshed

1725Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

4.10/ 5 · 1,659 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winner1725Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,659 votes

Category winnerKhumarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1725

SillageKhumar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value51

Category winnerKhumarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

vanilla50%

soft spicy100%

lavender92%

anis84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both lavender, citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

LavenderGreen Notes

Base

VanillaWoody NotesAmber

Top20-30 mins

LicoriceCitrusesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderStar Anise

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaAlmondSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Vanilla. Durations are only published for 1725, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall61

Winter39

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night55

Category winnerKhumarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men48

Unisex46

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,333

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winner1725Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khumar by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp woody aromatic scent that defines a clean aesthetic for men. Launched in 2012, it balances bright bergamot and citruses with a soothing lavender heart. The dry-down settles into a warm, reliable blend of vanilla and woods, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in professional …

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1725 by Histoires de Parfums is a smooth, powdery aromatic fougere that takes the crisp cleanliness of a traditional French barbershop and softens it with sweet warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of grapefruit and bergamot touched by an intriguing hint of sweet licorice. Soon, aromatic French lavender and wa…

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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, Khumar or 1725?

Khumar takes 4 of 7 categories. Khumar is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; 1725 is rated 4.10/5 from 1,659 votes. Choose Khumar for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1725 for a soft spicy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Khumar or 1725?

1725 lasts longest (1725 69/100, Khumar 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khumar or 1725?

Khumar projects furthest (Khumar 59/100, 1725 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khumar and 1725 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Vanilla.

Is Khumar or 1725 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Khumar is the stronger pick. For winter, 1725 is the stronger pick. Khumar suits daytime wear; 1725 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khumar and 1725?

Khumar has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Green Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber. 1725 has top notes of Licorice, Citruses, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood and Amber.