Fragrance comparison

Galaad vs Sumu Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 497 ratings analysed

Galaad

Lubin

3.81490 votes

Rank #4,865 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Sumu Man

Nabeel

4.577 votes

Rank #46,077 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Galaad
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sumu Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Galaad2/4

Sumu Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GalaadLubin

Sumu ManNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 490 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGalaad

SillageSumu Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSumu ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

powdery65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

CypressMarigoldSaffronRosemary

Heart

SandalwoodCopalCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

White MuskAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Rosemary, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,865

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#46,077

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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Sumu Man by Nabeel is a dry woody perfume that balances herbal freshness with deep resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cypress and rosemary, transitioning into a warm heart of copal. It is an excellent option for cool autumn days when you need a clean, aromatic scent trail.

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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 Sumu Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Galaad is rated 3.81/5 from 490 votes; Sumu Man is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Galaad for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sumu Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Galaad or Sumu Man?

Galaad lasts longest (Galaad 73/100, Sumu Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galaad or Sumu Man?

Sumu Man projects furthest (Sumu Man 71/100, Galaad 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galaad and Sumu Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Rosemary, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Galaad or Sumu Man better for summer or winter?

Galaad suits daytime wear; Sumu Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Galaad and Sumu Man?

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. Sumu Man has top notes of Cypress, Marigold, Saffron and Rosemary, heart notes of Sandalwood, Copal and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of White Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.