Fragrance comparison

Ghalia-J vs Sutro

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ghalia-J

Jinx Smells

4.002 votes

Rank #64,201 OudAnimalic

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Sutro

Jinx Smells

3.605 votes

Rank #59,629 TropicalFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghalia-J takes 2 of 4 categories.

Ghalia-J
Choose it for a oud and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sutro
Choose it for a tropical and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ghalia-J2/4

Sutro1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ghalia-J
Sillage & projection: Ghalia-J
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sutro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ghalia-JJinx Smells

SutroJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityGhalia-J

SillageGhalia-J

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

animalic92%

musky84%

floral77%

white floral69%

amber61%

tropical100%

floral65%

sweet30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmbergrisOrange BlossomStar AniseSaffron

Heart

Blue LotusTobaccoTurkish RoseWhite RoseMay RoseJasmineRoseTuberose

Base

Laotian OudOudCivetMysore SandalwoodCastoreumAmberNatural MuskAmbrette

Top

PandanusLemongrassCinnamonSeaweedPeach

Heart

FrankincenseHoneysuckleTuberoseChampacaTobaccoLilacBlue Lotus

Base

Mysore SandalwoodNatural MuskTonka BeanAmbergrisLabdanumMuskOud

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Blue Lotus, Tobacco and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,629

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSutroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghalia-J opens with a bold spark of warm saffron, salty ambergris, and sweet star anise that quickly settles into deep, resinous woods. As the initial brightness softens, a bouquet of Turkish rose, blue lotus, and rich tobacco smoke rises to the surface, lending the blend a velvety floral sweetness. The base is intens…

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Sutro by Jinx Smells captures the untamed spirit of a misty Pacific coast meeting a vibrant botanical garden. The opening greets you with an intriguing blend of aromatic pandan leaf and zesty lemongrass, balanced by a hint of juicy peach and savory seaweed. As it settles, a rich bouquet of tuberose, blue lotus, champa…

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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, Ghalia-J or Sutro?

Ghalia-J takes 2 of 4 categories. Ghalia-J is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Sutro is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ghalia-J for a oud and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sutro for a tropical and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghalia-J or Sutro?

Ghalia-J lasts longest (Ghalia-J 80/100, Sutro 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghalia-J or Sutro?

Ghalia-J projects furthest (Ghalia-J 63/100, Sutro 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghalia-J and Sutro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Blue Lotus, Tobacco and Tuberose.

Is Ghalia-J or Sutro better for summer or winter?

Ghalia-J suits evening wear; Sutro suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghalia-J and Sutro?

Ghalia-J has top notes of Ambergris, Orange Blossom, Star Anise and Saffron, heart notes of Blue Lotus, Tobacco, Turkish Rose and White Rose, a base of Laotian Oud, Oud, Civet and Mysore Sandalwood. Sutro has top notes of Pandanus, Lemongrass, Cinnamon and Seaweed, heart notes of Frankincense, Honeysuckle, Tuberose and Champaca, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Natural Musk, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.