Fragrance comparison

Big Sur Eucalyptus vs Galaad

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 704 ratings analysed

Big Sur Eucalyptus

DS&Durga

3.71214 votes

Rank #11,727 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Galaad

Lubin

3.81490 votes

Rank #4,670 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Galaad takes 7 of 7 categories.

Big Sur Eucalyptus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Galaad
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Big Sur Eucalyptus0/7

Galaad7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Big Sur EucalyptusDS&Durga

GalaadLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 490 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerGalaadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

214 votes

27%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerGalaadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGalaad

SillageGalaad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value52

Category winnerGalaadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

marine48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

EucalyptusSea waterCypressRosemaryDried Fallen LeavesWoody NotesCardamomMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomCypressRosemary

Heart

MyrhhHoneyCopahu Balm

Base

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Rosemary and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Big Sur Eucalyptus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night54

Spring29

Summer11

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night87

Category winnerGalaadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex60

Women3

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,727

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#4,670

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews62

Category winnerGalaadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus delivers a blast of cold ocean fog ripping through Northern California coastal woods. It opens with bracing eucalyptus leaves, sharp camphor, and salty Pacific spray that clears your sinuses within seconds. The immediate lift feels raw and medicinal. Give it ten minutes, though. As the damp…

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Galaad by Lubin is a complex unisex fragrance that balances aromatic herbs against a deep, resinous base. Launched in 2012, it opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cypress before settling into a warm, honey-touched heart of myrrh. It provides a sophisticated woody experience, perfect for those who enjoy oud and to…

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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, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Galaad?

Galaad takes 7 of 7 categories. Big Sur Eucalyptus is rated 3.71/5 from 214 votes; Galaad is rated 3.81/5 from 490 votes. Choose Big Sur Eucalyptus for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Galaad for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Galaad?

Galaad lasts longest (Galaad 73/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Galaad?

Galaad projects furthest (Galaad 60/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Big Sur Eucalyptus and Galaad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Rosemary and Cardamom.

Is Big Sur Eucalyptus or Galaad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Galaad is the stronger pick. For winter, Galaad is the stronger pick. Big Sur Eucalyptus suits daytime wear; Galaad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Big Sur Eucalyptus and Galaad?

Big Sur Eucalyptus features Eucalyptus, Sea water, Cypress, Rosemary and Dried Fallen Leaves. Galaad has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress and Rosemary, heart notes of Myrhh, Honey and Copahu Balm, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Atlas Cedar.