Fragrance comparison

Ange du Ciel vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ange du Ciel

CIEL Parfum

4.0616 votes

Rank #44,494 FloralCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #39,651 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ange du Ciel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ange du Ciel
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ange du Ciel4/5

Gulbadan1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ange du Ciel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ange du Ciel
Sillage & projection: Ange du Ciel
Value for money: Ange du Ciel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gulbadan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ange du CielCIEL Parfum

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 18%Had 47%Want 35%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerAnge du CielRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAnge du Ciel

SillageAnge du Ciel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAnge du CielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus86%

white floral72%

fresh58%

sweet44%

powdery30%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaOrchidLilacJasmineApricot

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orchid, Lilac and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ange du Ciel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,494

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,651

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ange du Ciel by CIEL Parfum delivers a bright splash of morning sunshine. Lemon cuts through first. It is crisp, sharp, and slightly tart. Within five minutes, that sharp citrus softens as creamy magnolia and dewy lilac emerge across the skin. A hint of velvety apricot adds gentle sweetness without turning sugary or s…

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Gulbadan by Tola opens with a bright burst of plum, peach, and pineapple, balanced by a green undercurrent and star anise. The initial sweetness quickly settles into an expansive heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. Underneath this floral bouquet lies a base of agarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli, which gives the …

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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, Ange du Ciel or Gulbadan?

Ange du Ciel takes 4 of 5 categories. Ange du Ciel is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Ange du Ciel for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ange du Ciel or Gulbadan?

Ange du Ciel lasts longest (Ange du Ciel 71/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ange du Ciel or Gulbadan?

Ange du Ciel projects furthest (Ange du Ciel 66/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ange du Ciel and Gulbadan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orchid, Lilac and Jasmine.

Is Ange du Ciel or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

Ange du Ciel suits daytime wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ange du Ciel and Gulbadan?

Ange du Ciel has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Orchid, Lilac and Jasmine, a base of Musk. Gulbadan has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Peach and Green Leaves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, White Musk and Oakmoss.