Fragrance comparison

X Version vs Zafar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 356 ratings analysed

X Version

Just Jack

3.9624 votes

Rank #23,580 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,357 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafar takes 4 of 5 categories.

X Version
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

X Version1/5

Zafar4/5

Ratings & consensus: Zafar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zafar
Sillage & projection: Zafar
Value for money: X Version
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zafar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X VersionJust Jack

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerZafarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityZafar

SillageZafar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerX VersionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione

Base

CinnamonVetiverMoss

Top

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orris, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer69

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,357

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…

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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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, X Version or Zafar?

Zafar takes 4 of 5 categories. X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, X Version or Zafar?

Zafar lasts longest (Zafar 83/100, X Version 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Version or Zafar?

Zafar projects furthest (Zafar 76/100, X Version 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Version and Zafar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orris, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is X Version or Zafar better for summer or winter?

X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Version and Zafar?

X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.