Fragrance comparison

Rosso 17 vs Khanjar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,086 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rosso 17

Roberto Ugolini

3.992,080 votes

Rank #79 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Khanjar

Otoori

4.336 votes

Rank #38,857 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosso 17 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rosso 17
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Khanjar
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rosso 173/4

Khanjar1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rosso 17
Sillage & projection: Rosso 17
Value for money: Khanjar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosso 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosso 17Roberto Ugolini

KhanjarOtoori

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,080 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 81%Had 4%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

49 votes

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRosso 17

SillageRosso 17

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value100

Category winnerKhanjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronYlang-YlangWhite PeachRaspberry LeafMint

Heart

Damask RosePeonyNasturtiumPink Pepper

Base

StyraxAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CedarVetiverAmyris

Top

SaffronLavenderMandarin OrangeArtemisiaCorianderBergamot

Heart

OrrisCedarRoseGeraniumVetiverNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaPralineStyraxSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Styrax and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer70

Fall100

Winter81

Day91

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews649

Overall rank#38,857

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRosso 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosso 17 by Roberto Ugolini is a complex floral woody musk scent. It opens with bright saffron and white peach before settling into a heart of damask rose and pink pepper. The base brings a resinous depth of styrax and ambrette. It is a bold, artistic choice for those who enjoy distinctive, high-quality compositions d…

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Khanjar by Otoori opens with a sharp burst of saffron, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before introducing a heart of dark rose, nutmeg, and dry cedarwood. As the initial herbal spike recedes, the fragrance settles into a heavy base dominated by sweet praline, dense vanilla, styrax, and smoky cypriol oil. The amber acco…

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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, Rosso 17 or Khanjar?

Rosso 17 takes 3 of 4 categories. Rosso 17 is rated 3.99/5 from 2,080 votes; Khanjar is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Rosso 17 for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Khanjar for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosso 17 or Khanjar?

Rosso 17 lasts longest (Rosso 17 92/100, Khanjar 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosso 17 or Khanjar?

Rosso 17 projects furthest (Rosso 17 85/100, Khanjar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosso 17 and Khanjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Styrax and Cedar.

Is Rosso 17 or Khanjar better for summer or winter?

Rosso 17 suits evening wear; Khanjar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosso 17 and Khanjar?

Rosso 17 has top notes of Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, White Peach and Raspberry Leaf, heart notes of Damask Rose, Peony, Nasturtium and Pink Pepper, a base of Styrax, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cedar and Vetiver. Khanjar has top notes of Saffron, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Artemisia, heart notes of Orris, Cedar, Rose and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Praline and Styrax.