Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,872 ratings analysed

6 wins

Enigma

Roja Dove

4.241,843 votes

Rank #81 PowderyVanilla

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,170 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Enigma6/7

Gulbadan1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaRoja Dove

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 1,843 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

739 votes

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value35

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

rose77%

sweet69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachNeroliBergamot

Heart

RoseHeliotropeYlang-YlangJasmineGeranium

Base

VanillaOrris RootMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex15

Women80

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#81

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews327

Overall rank#45,170

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma is a peachy floral amber with a plush powdery texture, built around rose, heliotrope, vanilla and soft woods. It opens fruity and luminous, then quickly settles into a smooth, feminine heart that many wearers describe as classy, addictive and beautifully blended. If you enjoy elegant perfumes with a vintage-lea…

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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, Enigma or Gulbadan?

Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.24/5 from 1,843 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Enigma for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Gulbadan?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 86/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Gulbadan?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 76/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Gulbadan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Enigma or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigma and Gulbadan?

Enigma has top notes of Peach, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Orris Root, Musk and Ambergris. 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.