Fragrance comparison

Khumar vs Vertigo Milano

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Khumar

Junaid Jamshed

4.2733 votes

Rank #14,099 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #47,612 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vertigo Milano takes 3 of 4 categories.

Khumar
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Khumar1/4

Vertigo Milano3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vertigo Milano
Sillage & projection: Vertigo Milano
Value for money: Vertigo Milano
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

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVertigo Milano

SillageVertigo Milano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVertigo MilanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

vanilla50%

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both lavender, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall61

Winter39

Day100

Night44

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#47,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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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 Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano takes 3 of 4 categories. Khumar is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Khumar for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Khumar or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano lasts longest (Vertigo Milano 70/100, Khumar 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khumar or Vertigo Milano?

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

Do Khumar and Vertigo Milano smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Lavender and Vanilla.

Is Khumar or Vertigo Milano better for summer or winter?

Khumar suits daytime wear; Vertigo Milano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khumar and Vertigo Milano?

Khumar has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Green Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber. Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.