Fragrance comparison

Bloodflower vs Gaya

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 262 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bloodflower

Parfums Quartana

3.57126 votes

Rank #15,174 Soft SpicyAnis

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Gaya

Anfas

3.85136 votes

Rank #31,931 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloodflower takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bloodflower
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gaya
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bloodflower4/7

Gaya2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodflowerParfums Quartana

GayaAnfas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.85/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerGayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

126 votes

43%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

9%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerGayaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBloodflower

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBloodflowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity88%

tropical77%

lactonic65%

soft spicy53%

aquatic42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AniseLicoriceRosePatchouliAmberCloverOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearMangoCardamomAnise

Heart

MilkLicoriceAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base

Sweet NotesAmberOrrisWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesAnise, Licorice, Amber and Orris. Durations are only published for Bloodflower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer44

Fall100

Winter71

Day62

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall42

Winter26

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBloodflowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex72

Women23

Men9

Unisex49

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,174

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#31,931

PerfumerAsem Al Qassim

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBloodflowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodflower by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental floral built around sharp, bittersweet contrasts. The fragrance opens with an intense blast of black licorice and spicy anise, accented by fresh green clover. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich, velvety rose emerges alongside earthy patchouli and powd…

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Gaya by Anfas opens with bright mango, ripe pear, and a dash of black anise before settling into a warm milk and cedarwood heart. It settles into a sweet amber base that suits humid summer nights and warm spring afternoons. The fruity top notes stay noticeable for hours alongside soft spicy cardamom.

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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, Bloodflower or Gaya?

Bloodflower takes 4 of 7 categories. Bloodflower is rated 3.57/5 from 126 votes; Gaya is rated 3.85/5 from 136 votes. Choose Bloodflower for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gaya for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloodflower or Gaya?

Bloodflower lasts longest (Bloodflower 76/100, Gaya 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodflower or Gaya?

Projection is very close: Bloodflower 65/100, Gaya 65/100 for sillage.

Do Bloodflower and Gaya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Licorice, Amber and Orris.

Is Bloodflower or Gaya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gaya is the stronger pick. For winter, Bloodflower is the stronger pick. Bloodflower suits evening wear; Gaya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloodflower and Gaya?

Bloodflower features Anise, Licorice, Rose, Patchouli and Amber. Gaya has top notes of Pear, Mango, Cardamom and Anise, heart notes of Milk, Licorice, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Sweet Notes, Amber, Orris and Woody Notes.