Fragrance comparison

Galaad vs Sahel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 518 ratings analysed

6 wins

Galaad

Lubin

3.81490 votes

Rank #4,866 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sahel

Mine Perfume Lab

3.7128 votes

Rank #40,607 OudTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Galaad takes 6 of 7 categories.

Galaad
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sahel
Choose it for a oud and tobacco character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Galaad6/7

Sahel1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GalaadLubin

SahelMine Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 490 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

Category winnerGalaadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

271 votes

18%Love

46%Like

25%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerGalaadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGalaad

SillageGalaad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value44

Category winnerGalaadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

oud100%

tobacco92%

sweet84%

woody77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCypressRosemary

Heart

MyrhhHoneyCopahu Balm

Base

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas Cedar

Top

Tobacco

Heart

Honey

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesHoney, Agarwood (Oud) and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer11

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night87

Spring30

Summer10

Fall95

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerSahelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

Men65

Unisex30

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,866

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#40,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGalaadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Galaad by Lubin is a complex unisex fragrance that balances aromatic herbs against a deep, resinous base. Launched in 2012, it opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cypress before settling into a warm, honey-touched heart of myrrh. It provides a sophisticated woody experience, perfect for those who enjoy oud and to…

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Sahel opens with a dark blast of cured tobacco leaf that quickly meets sticky golden honey. As the initial sharpness settles, agarwood takes control of the heart, bringing a smoky resinous texture to the skin. The base rests on amber and Madagascar vanilla, giving the final hours a soft sweetness against polished sand…

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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, Galaad or Sahel?

Galaad takes 6 of 7 categories. Galaad is rated 3.81/5 from 490 votes; Sahel is rated 3.71/5 from 28 votes. Choose Galaad for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sahel for a oud and tobacco character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Galaad or Sahel?

Galaad lasts longest (Galaad 73/100, Sahel 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galaad or Sahel?

Galaad projects furthest (Galaad 60/100, Sahel 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galaad and Sahel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Tobacco.

Is Galaad or Sahel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Galaad and Sahel?

Galaad has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress and Rosemary, heart notes of Myrhh, Honey and Copahu Balm, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Atlas Cedar. Sahel has top notes of Tobacco, heart notes of Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Sandalwood and Madagascar Vanilla.