Fragrance comparison

Dirty vs Sulky

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,834 ratings analysed

Dirty

Lush · 2011

3.841,815 votes

Rank #3,507 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #55,856 AromaticFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

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

Dirty2/5

Sulky2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DirtyLush

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 71%Had 13%Want 16%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerDirtyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

27%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSulkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh77%

anis69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peppermint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Sandalwood

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Tarragon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

Reviews60

Overall rank#55,856

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDirtyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dirty by Lush is a brisk, mint-led aromatic with a cold peppermint opening, clean lavender through the heart, and a smoother sandalwood base. It wears fresh, herbal, and slightly barbershop-like rather than sweet. This suits shoppers who want sharp freshness with personality. If strong mint can smell medicinal, tooth…

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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, Dirty or Sulky?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Dirty is rated 3.84/5 from 1,815 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Dirty for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dirty or Sulky?

They last about the same: Dirty 68/100, Sulky 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dirty or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Dirty 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dirty and Sulky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Tarragon.

Is Dirty or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Dirty suits daytime wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dirty and Sulky?

Dirty has top notes of Peppermint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood. 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.