Fragrance comparison

Duke vs Sulky

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Duke

Marilyn Miglin

4.502 votes

Rank #52,060 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #52,421 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Duke takes 3 of 4 categories.

Duke
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Duke3/4

Sulky0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DukeMarilyn Miglin

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDuke

SillageDuke

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

green84%

lavender77%

woody69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintPineappleLavenderSandalwoodTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesMint, Pineapple, Lavender and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Duke, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,421

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDukeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duke by Marilyn Miglin is an aromatic green fragrance built around a crisp balance of herbal freshness and sweet woody depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cool mint paired with tart, juicy pineapple. This brisk, fruity start quickly softens into aromatic lavender, which gives the profile a classic barbershop …

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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, Duke or Sulky?

Duke takes 3 of 4 categories. Duke is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Duke for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Duke or Sulky?

Duke lasts longest (Duke 73/100, Sulky 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duke or Sulky?

Duke projects furthest (Duke 83/100, Sulky 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duke and Sulky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mint, Pineapple, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Duke or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Duke suits day or night wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duke and Sulky?

Duke features Mint, Pineapple, Lavender, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.