Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs Sulky

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alhambra

Paolo Gigli

4.717 votes

Rank #42,148 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #49,393 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alhambra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alhambra3/4

Sulky1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlhambraPaolo Gigli

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSulkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMintGeranium

Heart3-4 hrs

PatchouliGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Base8-10 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mint, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Alhambra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,393

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Alhambra hits skin with an unexpected snap. Crisp Amalfi lemon and cooling garden mint jump forward right away. It feels brisk. Then, earthy patchouli and smoky guaiac wood anchor the profile into something dense, resinous, and deeply masculine. A faint touch of floral geranium prevents the opening from sm…

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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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, Alhambra or Sulky?

Alhambra takes 3 of 4 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Alhambra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Sulky?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 87/100, Sulky 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Sulky?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 82/100, Sulky 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and Sulky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Alhambra or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits daytime wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and Sulky?

Alhambra has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.