Initio Parfums Prives
Rank #148 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy
Oud for Greatness vs Khanjar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Khanjar takes 4 of 7 categories.
Oud for GreatnessChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
KhanjarChoose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Oud for Greatness3/7
Khanjar4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Khanjar
- Community sentiment
- Khanjar
- Longevity
- Oud for Greatness
- Sillage & projection
- Oud for Greatness
- Value for money
- Khanjar
- Versatility
- Khanjar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud for Greatness
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud for GreatnessInitio Parfums PrivesKhanjarOmanluxuryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 7,353 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.28/ 5 · 313 votes
Have 39%Had 5%Want 55%
Category winnerKhanjarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
7,353 votes
63%Love
19%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
6%Hate
313 votes
Category winnerKhanjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud for Greatness
SillageOud for Greatness
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKhanjarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
oud84%
lavender77%
patchouli69%
metallic61%
oud100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
fresh spicy69%
rose61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both oud and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronNutmegLavender
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)
Base
PatchouliMusk
Top
LavenderSaffronBergamotCorianderDavanaArtemisiaMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCedarVetiverOrrisImmortelleNutmegGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisPralineSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer32
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKhanjarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#148
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#2,155
PerfumerMuatasim Al Hinai, Philippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerOud for GreatnessHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud for Greatness is a bold unisex scent that centers on agarwood, saffron, and nutmeg. It projects a powerful, woody profile suited for evening wear or cold autumn days. The fragrance balances deep spice with a modern, clean musk, creating a sophisticated presence that lingers on the skin for hours without needing fr…
Reviews →Khanjar by Omanluxury is a daring unisex fragrance built around a powerful oud and leather profile. Launched in 2020, it offers an aromatic and spicy opening that settles into a deep, resinous base. This is an intense, cold-weather scent that demands confidence and skin heat to reach its full potential during formal e…
Reviews →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, Oud for Greatness or Khanjar?
Khanjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud for Greatness is rated 4.26/5 from 7,353 votes; Khanjar is rated 4.28/5 from 313 votes. Choose Oud for Greatness for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Khanjar for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Oud for Greatness or Khanjar?
Oud for Greatness lasts longest (Oud for Greatness 86/100, Khanjar 83/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud for Greatness or Khanjar?
Oud for Greatness projects furthest (Oud for Greatness 78/100, Khanjar 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud for Greatness and Khanjar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Oud for Greatness or Khanjar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Khanjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud for Greatness is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud for Greatness and Khanjar?
Oud for Greatness has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli and Musk. Khanjar has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Ambergris.
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