Fragrance comparison

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak vs Nota Lucky

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak

Jinx Smells

3.405 votes

Rank #57,156 MuskyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Nota Lucky

Ulyka Parfums

2.004 votes

Rank #75,228 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nota Lucky
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak3/4

Nota Lucky1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak
Sillage & projection: Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak
Value for money: Nota Lucky
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater SoakJinx Smells

Nota LuckyUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityGhalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak

SillageGhalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNota LuckyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

white floral92%

animalic84%

floral77%

amber69%

leather61%

sweet100%

musky92%

tropical84%

yellow floral77%

coconut69%

citrus61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomStar AniseAmbergrisSaffron

Heart

Bulgarian RoseJasmine SambacTurkish RoseBlue LotusTuberoseMay RoseTobaccoRose

Base

Mysore SandalwoodNatural MuskCastoreumAssam OudAmbretteAmberCivetOud

Notes

PassionfruitCoconut MilkYlang YlangBergamotAmbretteTuberoseIncenseMuskOudSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Tuberose, Ambrette and Oud. Durations are only published for Nota Lucky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,156

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#75,228

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhalia-J V2 Rosewater SoakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak by Jinx Smells pairs rich Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose with sweet saffron, warm ambergris, and deep animalic musks. It smells like crushed garden rose petals steeped in warm spiced water, drying down into smooth Mysore sandalwood, smoky Assam oud, and rich natural musk. It is an intense, …

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Nota Lucky by Ulyka Parfums offers a daring spin on fruity floral scents. The fragrance opens with a tart burst of passion fruit and zesty bergamot that cuts straight through the morning air. Within fifteen minutes, creamy coconut milk and buttery tuberose take center stage, creating a tropical profile that avoids sun…

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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, Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak or Nota Lucky?

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak takes 3 of 4 categories. Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Nota Lucky is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nota Lucky for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak or Nota Lucky?

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak lasts longest (Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak 50/100, Nota Lucky 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak or Nota Lucky?

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak projects furthest (Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak 38/100, Nota Lucky 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak and Nota Lucky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Tuberose, Ambrette and Oud.

Is Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak or Nota Lucky better for summer or winter?

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak suits evening wear; Nota Lucky suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak and Nota Lucky?

Ghalia-J V2 Rosewater Soak has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Ambergris and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Blue Lotus, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Natural Musk, Castoreum and Assam Oud. Nota Lucky features Passionfruit, Coconut Milk, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and Ambrette.