Fragrance comparison

Freedom vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,126 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Freedom1/4

Gulbadan3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gulbadan
Sillage & projection: Gulbadan
Value for money: Freedom
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

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageGulbadan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFreedomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCedarApple

Base6-8+ hrs

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodLeather

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Apple and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Freedom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 12%

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,126

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freedom by Evgeniya Borisova takes a refreshing angle on leather. It skips dense animalic barnyard notes in favor of brisk bergamot, crunchy green apple, and dry cedar shavings. Earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the base, keeping the aroma airy yet grounded. Wear it during crisp autumn afternoons or quiet 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, Freedom or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories. Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Freedom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freedom or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Freedom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freedom and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Apple and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Freedom or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Freedom and Gulbadan?

Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather. 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.