Fragrance comparison

Khumar vs Sheikh Al Shyookh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Khumar

Junaid Jamshed

4.2733 votes

Rank #14,128 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Sheikh Al Shyookh

Kelsey Berwin

3.2520 votes

Rank #51,114 CitrusWoody

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 ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sheikh Al Shyookh
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Khumar3/5

Sheikh Al Shyookh2/5

Ratings & consensus: Khumar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sheikh Al Shyookh
Sillage & projection: Sheikh Al Shyookh
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

Sheikh Al ShyookhKelsey Berwin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

3.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%

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

10%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevitySheikh Al Shyookh

SillageSheikh Al Shyookh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value69

Category winnerKhumarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

vanilla50%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

soft spicy77%

anis69%

oud61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus

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

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

Star AniseWoody NotesOrangeVanilla

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men50

Unisex20

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Sheikh Al Shyookh opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and general citruses, providing an immediate burst of clean freshness. As the initial brightness settles, a peculiar warmth emerges on the skin, driven by woody notes and the sweet licorice bite of star anise. The base anchors the experience with dry sandal…

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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 Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Khumar takes 3 of 5 categories. Khumar is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; Sheikh Al Shyookh is rated 3.25/5 from 20 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 Sheikh Al Shyookh for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Khumar or Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Sheikh Al Shyookh lasts longest (Sheikh Al Shyookh 72/100, Khumar 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khumar or Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Sheikh Al Shyookh projects furthest (Sheikh Al Shyookh 74/100, Khumar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khumar and Sheikh Al Shyookh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Vanilla and Woody Notes.

Is Khumar or Sheikh Al Shyookh better for summer or winter?

Khumar suits daytime wear; Sheikh Al Shyookh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khumar and Sheikh Al Shyookh?

Khumar has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Green Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber. Sheikh Al Shyookh has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Star Anise, Woody Notes, Orange and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber.