Fragrance comparison

Gugalanna vs Tiger's Cupbearer

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Gugalanna

Parfum de Mahzen

4.502 votes

Rank #53,086 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Tiger's Cupbearer

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,589 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Gugalanna
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tiger's Cupbearer
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gugalanna1/2

Tiger's Cupbearer1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gugalanna
Fragranxe ranking: Tiger's Cupbearer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GugalannaParfum de Mahzen

Tiger's CupbearerThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy91%

oud83%

animalic74%

woody65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

musky77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both leather and warm spicy

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

Chinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinMineral notesViolet LeafAkigalawoodGrapefruitImmortelleAmbroxanSaffronSuede

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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,086

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTiger's CupbearerHigher 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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Tiger's Cupbearer by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic burst of juicy grapefruit and crisp Italian mandarin, immediately backed by an airy flash of cool mineral notes. Within minutes, the bright citrus merges with smooth suede and peppery akigalawood, giving the blend a modern, slightly metallic edge that feels cr…

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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 Tiger's Cupbearer?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gugalanna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Tiger's Cupbearer is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gugalanna for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Tiger's Cupbearer for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Gugalanna and Tiger's Cupbearer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mineral notes, Violet Leaf and Mandarin.

Is Gugalanna or Tiger's Cupbearer better for summer or winter?

Gugalanna suits evening wear; Tiger's Cupbearer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gugalanna and Tiger's Cupbearer?

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. Tiger's Cupbearer features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Mineral notes, Violet Leaf and Akigalawood.