Fragrance comparison

Golden Sun vs Mabda

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Golden Sun

Dhamma Perfumes

4.002 votes

Rank #50,438 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #8,888 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 3 of 4 categories.

Golden Sun
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Golden Sun1/4

Mabda3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden SunDhamma Perfumes

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value62

Category winnerGolden SunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFrankincensePink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseYlang YlangJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaBenzoinRum

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Golden Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 35%Casual 27%Party 20%Work 18%

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Sun by Dhamma Perfumes delivers a comforting cloud of sweet vanilla, boozy rum, and warm benzoin without charging niche prices. It opens with an initial spark of pink pepper and tart bergamot that cuts through the underlying sweetness. That citrus burst fades quickly. Within twenty minutes, creamy jasmine and y…

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Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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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, Golden Sun or Mabda?

Mabda takes 3 of 4 categories. Golden Sun is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Golden Sun for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Sun or Mabda?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Golden Sun 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Sun or Mabda?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Golden Sun 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Sun and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Golden Sun or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Golden Sun suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Sun and Mabda?

Golden Sun has top notes of Bergamot, Frankincense and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Rum. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.