Fragrance comparison

Khus vs X-Series Force

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Khus

Alurent

3.002 votes

Rank #62,706 WoodyAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

X-Series Force

Avon · 2016

3.128 votes

Rank #61,685 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Khus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
X-Series Force
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Khus3/4

X-Series Force1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Khus
Sillage & projection: Khus
Value for money: Khus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: X-Series Force

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhusAlurent

X-Series ForceAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 30%Had 52%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

38%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityKhus

SillageKhus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value90

Category winnerKhusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

earthy70%

sweet60%

amber50%

woody100%

amber83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VetiverLimeBergamot

Heart

GingerSugar Cane

Base

CedarAmber

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Cedar

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,706

PerfumerWill Claren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Category winnerX-Series ForceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khus by Alurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Khus was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Will Claren. Top notes are Vetiver, Lime and Bergamot; middle notes are Ginger and Sugar Cane; base notes are Cedar and Amber.

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X-Series Force is a straightforward woody amber fragrance for men, centered on bright bergamot, clean cedar, and warm amber. It opens with a crisp, slightly sharp citrus note that settles into a smooth, lightly powdery woodiness. If you appreciate uncomplicated, budget-friendly scents for daily use, this fresh and tid…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Khus or X-Series Force?

Khus takes 3 of 4 categories. Khus is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; X-Series Force is rated 3.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Khus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose X-Series Force for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Khus or X-Series Force?

Khus lasts longest (Khus 70/100, X-Series Force 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khus or X-Series Force?

Khus projects furthest (Khus 63/100, X-Series Force 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khus and X-Series Force smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar and Amber.

Is Khus or X-Series Force better for summer or winter?

X-Series Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khus and X-Series Force?

Khus has top notes of Vetiver, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Sugar Cane, a base of Cedar and Amber. X-Series Force has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Amber.