Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Dusk

Mar Galliti

3.676 votes

Rank #52,689 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,984 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dusk1/4

Gulbadan3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskMar Galliti

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageDusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value35

Category winnerGulbadanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

DillLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MimosaLemon BalmChamomileJasmineTulsiYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverAngelicaOakmoss

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 17%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,984

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by Mar Galliti opens with an unapologetic snap of crushed garden dill and tart lime peel. It is raw and green. The first two minutes hit sharp, almost like snapping fresh vegetable stalks after rain. Soon, herbal lemon balm and soothing chamomile soften the edges, supported by honeyed mimosa petals and a touch of…

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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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dusk or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories. Dusk is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Dusk for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Dusk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Gulbadan?

Dusk projects furthest (Dusk 63/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver.

Is Dusk or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

Dusk suits daytime wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Gulbadan?

Dusk has top notes of Dill and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa, Lemon Balm, Chamomile and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Angelica and Oakmoss. 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.