Fragrance comparison

Khumar vs Rubis Imperial

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Khumar

Junaid Jamshed

4.2733 votes

Rank #14,099 CitrusLavender

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55%scent match

Closely related

Rubis Imperial

Imperial Parfums

3.6434 votes

Rank #28,365 CitrusFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khumar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Khumar
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubis Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Khumar3/5

Rubis Imperial2/5

Ratings & consensus: Khumar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rubis Imperial
Sillage & projection: Rubis Imperial
Value for money: Khumar
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

Rubis ImperialImperial Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

3.64/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 71%

Category winnerKhumarRating 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

36%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRubis Imperial

SillageRubis Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKhumarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

vanilla50%

citrus100%

fresh83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotLemonCitrusesVanilla

Heart

PatchouliLavender

Base

MuskLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Vanilla. 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

Spring100

Summer86

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#28,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Rubis Imperial reads as a bright citrus aromatic with a clean, soapy opening. Lemon, bergamot and a broader citrus accord lead, while lavender and patchouli add structure before musk, amber and labdanum soften the dry-down. It looks best suited to shoppers who want freshness with a warmer underside rather than a sharp…

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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 Rubis Imperial?

Khumar takes 3 of 5 categories. Khumar is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; Rubis Imperial is rated 3.64/5 from 34 votes. Choose Khumar for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubis Imperial for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Khumar or Rubis Imperial?

Rubis Imperial lasts longest (Rubis Imperial 76/100, Khumar 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khumar or Rubis Imperial?

Rubis Imperial projects furthest (Rubis Imperial 66/100, Khumar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khumar and Rubis Imperial smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Vanilla.

Is Khumar or Rubis Imperial better for summer or winter?

Khumar suits daytime wear; Rubis Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khumar and Rubis Imperial?

Khumar has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Green Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber. Rubis Imperial has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Citruses and Vanilla, heart notes of Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Amber.