Citron Noir vs Gulbadan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citron Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Citron NoirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GulbadanChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citron Noir6/7
Gulbadan1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron Noir
- Community sentiment
- Citron Noir
- Longevity
- Citron Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Citron Noir
- Value for money
- Citron Noir
- Versatility
- Gulbadan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citron NoirAmberfigGulbadanTolaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 9%Want 54%
3.41/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerCitron NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
37 votes
24%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCitron Noir
SillageCitron Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitron NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
earthy84%
iris77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonBergamotPineappleApple
Heart
IrisAgarwood (Oud)
Base
VetiverOakmossSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Top
PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Pineapple, Apple and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall74
Winter37
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,493
PerfumerDavid Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,623
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitron Noir by Amberfig is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. Citron Noir was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple; middle notes are Iris and Agarwood (Oud); base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Citron Noir or Gulbadan?
Citron Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Citron Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 37 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Gulbadan?
Citron Noir lasts longest (Citron Noir 83/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citron Noir or Gulbadan?
Citron Noir projects furthest (Citron Noir 68/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citron Noir and Gulbadan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Pineapple, Apple and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Citron Noir or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. Citron Noir suits daytime wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron Noir and Gulbadan?
Citron Noir has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Iris and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. 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.
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