Fragrance comparison

Gilda vs Messages

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gilda

Pierre Wulff

4.5575 votes

Rank #26,581 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Messages

Mariella Burani

4.2232 votes

Rank #34,896 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gilda takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gilda
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Messages
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gilda6/7

Messages1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GildaPierre Wulff

MessagesMariella Burani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerGildaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerGildaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGilda

SillageGilda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGildaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleTarragonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangOrchidJasmineCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMusk

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSandalwoodCarnationVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Carnation, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Messages, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day55

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night64

Category winnerMessagesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,581

PerfumerFrancis Camail

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGildaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Released in the mid-1980s, Gilda by Pierre Wulff is a bold vintage floral with a heavy footprint. It balances a sweet tropical opening against a dry woodiness. A sharp bite of tarragon cuts through syrupy pineapple, leading into a dense wall of white flowers. This scent suits collectors who appreciate the loud, unfilt…

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Messages by Mariella Burani presents an aromatic floral woody profile built around fresh herbal nuances and smooth base layers. The fragrance leads with a brisk, clean lavender accent that feels crisp and slightly cooling. As the scent settles, classic floral elements emerge, pairing soft rose and lily-of-the-valley w…

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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, Gilda or Messages?

Gilda takes 6 of 7 categories. Gilda is rated 4.55/5 from 75 votes; Messages is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Gilda for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Messages for a lavender and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gilda or Messages?

Gilda lasts longest (Gilda 76/100, Messages 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gilda or Messages?

Gilda projects furthest (Gilda 72/100, Messages 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gilda and Messages smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Carnation, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Gilda or Messages better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gilda and Messages?

Gilda has top notes of Pineapple, Tarragon, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. Messages features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Carnation and Virginia Cedar.