Fragrance comparison

Khumar vs Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Khumar

Junaid Jamshed

4.2733 votes

Rank #14,099 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Maderas de Oriente

4.5522 votes

Rank #20,690 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khumar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Khumar
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Khumar3/5

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract2/5

Ratings & consensus: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Khumar
Sillage & projection: Khumar
Value for money: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Khumar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhumarJunaid Jamshed

Maderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractMaderas de Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

4.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 39%

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractRating 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

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityKhumar

SillageKhumar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

vanilla50%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

iris61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

LavenderGreen Notes

Base

VanillaWoody NotesAmber

Top

NeroliBergamotCitruses

Heart

IrisCarnationJasmine

Base

CuminWoody NotesAmberMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall61

Winter39

Day100

Night44

Spring44

Summer78

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#20,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKhumarHigher 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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Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract by Maderas de Oriente is a historical Spanish cologne dating back to 1918. Combining bright citrus, powdery iris, and a warm, spiced woody base, it offers a nostalgic journey into vintage European cosmetics. It is a dry and comforting fragrance best suited for casual day wear during …

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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 Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Khumar takes 3 of 5 categories. Khumar is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract is rated 4.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Khumar for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Khumar or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Khumar lasts longest (Khumar 65/100, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khumar or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Khumar projects furthest (Khumar 59/100, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khumar and Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Vanilla and Woody Notes.

Is Khumar or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract better for summer or winter?

Khumar suits daytime wear; Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khumar and Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Khumar has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Green Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber. Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Cumin, Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.