Fragrance comparison

Eclipse vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eclipse

Blend Oud

4.4481 votes

Rank #4,454 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,170 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclipse takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eclipse
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eclipse6/7

Gulbadan1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EclipseBlend Oud

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerEclipseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerEclipseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityEclipse

SillageEclipse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value35

Category winnerEclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

rose69%

oud61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonLime

Heart

RoseFigYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmossOrris Root

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer58

Fall100

Winter95

Day66

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex44

Women2

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#45,170

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEclipseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blend Oud Eclipse opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and sour lime that hits immediately before settling into a dense heart of damask rose, ylang-ylang, sweet fig, and white jasmine. As the citrus brightness recedes, a darker base takes over, dominated by smoky agarwood, bitter saffron, raw civet, and dry bi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eclipse or Gulbadan?

Eclipse takes 6 of 7 categories. Eclipse is rated 4.44/5 from 81 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Eclipse for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eclipse or Gulbadan?

Eclipse lasts longest (Eclipse 87/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclipse or Gulbadan?

Eclipse projects furthest (Eclipse 82/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclipse and Gulbadan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Eclipse or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eclipse and Gulbadan?

Eclipse has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Fig, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Ambergris and Sandalwood. 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.