Fragrance comparison

Oajan vs Zayaan Gold

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6,161 ratings analysed

Oajan

Parfums de Marly

4.446,091 votes

Rank #666 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zayaan Gold

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.4170 votes

Rank #4,481 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zayaan Gold takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oajan
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zayaan Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Oajan2/7

Zayaan Gold5/7

Ratings & consensus: Oajan
Community sentiment: Zayaan Gold
Longevity: Zayaan Gold
Sillage & projection: Zayaan Gold
Value for money: Zayaan Gold
Versatility: Zayaan Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oajan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OajanParfums de Marly

Zayaan GoldKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 6,091 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

Category winnerOajanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

6,091 votes

73%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerZayaan GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityZayaan Gold

SillageZayaan Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value89

Category winnerZayaan GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

honey69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonHoneyOsmanthus

Heart3-4 hrs

BenzoinLabdanumAmbergrisArtemisia

Base8-12 hrs

VanilaTonka BeanMuskPatchouli

Top

CardamomPlumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

LavenderArtemisiaDavana

Base

Tonka BeanLabdanumBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Benzoin, Labdanum and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Oajan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer7

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring58

Summer12

Fall96

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZayaan GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex37

Women5

Date 37%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 13%

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#4,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOajanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Oajan hits like warm bakery air on a freezing December afternoon. The cinnamon hits immediately. Thick golden honey and sweet osmanthus rush forward before melting into sticky benzoin resin, dark vanilla, and roasted tonka bean. It smells like fresh apple pie crust spiced with cloves. The opening two …

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Zayaan Gold by Khadlaj Perfumes is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans into aromatic and amber notes. Launched in 2025, this scent features a rich profile of plum, cinnamon, and cardamom over a resinous base of labdanum and tonka bean. It serves as a striking, cozy option for cooler autumn and winter days when you want…

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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, Oajan or Zayaan Gold?

Zayaan Gold takes 5 of 7 categories. Oajan is rated 4.44/5 from 6,091 votes; Zayaan Gold is rated 4.41/5 from 70 votes. Choose Oajan for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zayaan Gold for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oajan or Zayaan Gold?

They last about the same: Zayaan Gold 80/100, Oajan 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oajan or Zayaan Gold?

Projection is very close: Zayaan Gold 71/100, Oajan 70/100 for sillage.

Do Oajan and Zayaan Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Benzoin, Labdanum and Artemisia.

Is Oajan or Zayaan Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zayaan Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Oajan is the stronger pick. Oajan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oajan and Zayaan Gold?

Oajan has top notes of Cinnamon, Honey and Osmanthus, heart notes of Benzoin, Labdanum, Ambergris and Artemisia, a base of Vanila, Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli. Zayaan Gold has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Benzoin and Patchouli.