Fragrance comparison

Gugalanna vs OR ± Damask

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gugalanna

Parfum de Mahzen

4.502 votes

Rank #53,002 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

OR ± Damask

UERMI · 2018

4.2025 votes

Rank #38,675 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gugalanna takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gugalanna
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
OR ± Damask
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gugalanna4/5

OR ± Damask1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gugalanna
Sillage & projection: Gugalanna
Value for money: Gugalanna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gugalanna
Fragranxe ranking: OR ± Damask

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GugalannaParfum de Mahzen

OR ± DamaskUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGugalanna

SillageGugalanna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGugalannaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

leather100%

warm spicy91%

oud83%

animalic74%

woody65%

sweet56%

floral100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronMineral notesViolet LeafPetitgrainRed FruitsNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomOsmanthusCinnamonMandarinJasmineResinsRoseMilk

Base8-12+ hrs

LeatherAkigalawoodMarshmallowImmortelleVanillaCedarMusk

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPatchouliViolet LeafJasmineLeatherNeroliPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGugalannaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 34%Party 32%Casual 20%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,002

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,675

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerOR ± DamaskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gugalanna by Parfum de Mahzen is a rich leather and spice fragrance built on a bold contrast between tough textures and creamy sweetness. It opens with an unexpected pairing of earthy saffron, tart red fruits, and a cool mineral tang that quickly softens. As it settles, warm cinnamon, orange blossom, and an unusual mi…

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UERMI OR ± Damask turns the textural contrast of antique woven silk into a bold, wearable study in contrasts. The initial spray delivers a brisk, peppery snap of pink pepper paired with verdant violet leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within minutes, a radiant bouquet of Damask rose and creamy magnolia blooms acr…

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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, Gugalanna or OR ± Damask?

Gugalanna takes 4 of 5 categories. Gugalanna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; OR ± Damask is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Gugalanna for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose OR ± Damask for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gugalanna or OR ± Damask?

Gugalanna lasts longest (Gugalanna 80/100, OR ± Damask 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gugalanna or OR ± Damask?

Projection is very close: Gugalanna 75/100, OR ± Damask 73/100 for sillage.

Do Gugalanna and OR ± Damask smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gugalanna or OR ± Damask better for summer or winter?

Gugalanna suits evening wear; OR ± Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gugalanna and OR ± Damask?

Gugalanna has top notes of Saffron, Mineral notes, Violet Leaf and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Cinnamon and Mandarin, a base of Leather, Akigalawood, Marshmallow and Immortelle. OR ± Damask features Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.