Fragrance comparison

Gulaab vs The Chypre

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Gulaab

TRNP

4.001 votes

Rank #55,835 RosePatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #40,555 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Chypre takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gulaab
Choose it for a rose and patchouli character.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gulaab0/3

The Chypre2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GulaabTRNP

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

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

1 vote · too few to score

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

amber77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Damask RoseRose de MaiPatchouliLabdanumOakmossBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Oakmoss and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,835

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe ChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TRNP Gulaab opens with a bright flash of bergamot that quickly clears the stage for real Damask rose and silky Rose de Mai. Teone Reinthal built this natural chypre around whole dried rose petals and bruised garden blooms. The floral headiness rests on dark Sumatran patchouli, earthy oakmoss, and resinous labdanum, cr…

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The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…

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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, Gulaab or The Chypre?

The Chypre takes 2 of 3 categories. Gulaab is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Gulaab for a rose and patchouli character. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulaab or The Chypre?

They last about the same: Gulaab 80/100, The Chypre 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gulaab or The Chypre?

The Chypre projects furthest (The Chypre 68/100, Gulaab 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulaab and The Chypre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Oakmoss and Bergamot.

Is Gulaab or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulaab and The Chypre?

Gulaab features Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Patchouli, Labdanum and Oakmoss. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.