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Gul Rouge vs Mathi

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

Updated 94 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gul Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Gul Rouge

    Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mathi

    Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gul Rouge3/5
Mathi2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gul Rouge
Sillage & projection
Mathi
Value for money
Gul Rouge
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Gul Rouge
Fragranxe ranking
Mathi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gul RougeLilaNur Parfums
MathiGritti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%
4.00/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
43%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

47%Love
25%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityGul Rouge

SillageMathi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value30
Category winnerGul RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
floral83%
honey65%
sweet48%
citrus30%
rose100%
floral83%
honey65%
sweet48%
citrus30%
Scent match87%Very similar · both rose, floral and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Damask RoseHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGul RougeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring92
Summer38
Fall100
Winter35
Day100
Night65
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex27
Women73
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,494

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMathiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gul Rouge opens with a splash of watery May rose petals, evoking fresh cut flowers bathed in cool morning mist. As the opening settles, rich Damask rose blooms alongside a subtle trace of golden honey that adds gentle body without turning overly sugary or sticky. Crisp citrus undertones keep the entire floral blend ai…

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Mathi by Gritti presents a concentrated study of fresh floral elegance centered on Damask Rose and golden honey. The opening delivers an immediate burst of natural red blooms, lifted by a subtle citrus sparkle that keeps the petals feeling crisp rather than heavy. As it warms on the skin, the sweet honey accord emerge…

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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, Gul Rouge or Mathi?

Gul Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Gul Rouge is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Mathi is rated 4.00/5 from 87 votes. Choose Gul Rouge for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mathi for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gul Rouge or Mathi?

Gul Rouge lasts longest (Gul Rouge 75/100, Mathi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gul Rouge or Mathi?

Mathi projects furthest (Mathi 67/100, Gul Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gul Rouge and Mathi smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and honey accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Honey.

Is Gul Rouge or Mathi better for summer or winter?

Gul Rouge suits daytime wear; Mathi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gul Rouge and Mathi?

Gul Rouge features May Rose, Damask Rose and Honey. Mathi features Damask Rose and Honey.

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