Fragrance comparison

Berlin vs Sulky

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

Berlin

Playboy

3.8672 votes

Rank #15,767 AromaticWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #55,548 AromaticFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Berlin2/5

Sulky3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BerlinPlayboy

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 45%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerBerlinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSulkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinOrangeSpices

Heart

Red AppleCranberryGeranium

Base

SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,767

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#55,548

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBerlinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Playboy Berlin hits skin with a brisk burst of icy gin, crushed oranges, and sharp kitchen spices before pivoting into a surprisingly cool fruity heart. The cranberry note gives the initial citrus a tart, slightly bitter edge, keeping the red apple from turning into pure sugar. As the boozy opening settles down, geran…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Berlin or Sulky?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories. Berlin is rated 3.86/5 from 72 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Berlin for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin or Sulky?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Berlin 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Berlin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin and Sulky smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss.

Is Berlin or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berlin and Sulky?

Berlin has top notes of Gin, Orange and Spices, heart notes of Red Apple, Cranberry and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss. 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.