Fragrance comparison

Gulaab vs Vik

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Gulaab

TRNP

4.001 votes

Rank #55,835 RosePatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #50,679 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vik takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gulaab
Choose it for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on longevity.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gulaab1/3

Vik2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GulaabTRNP

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

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

46%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGulaab

SillageVik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

amber77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Patchouli, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 36%Work 27%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,835

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,679

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVikHigher 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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Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …

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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 Vik?

Vik takes 2 of 3 categories. Gulaab is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Gulaab for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulaab or Vik?

Gulaab lasts longest (Gulaab 80/100, Vik 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulaab or Vik?

Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, Gulaab 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulaab and Vik smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Patchouli, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

Is Gulaab or Vik better for summer or winter?

Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulaab and Vik?

Gulaab features Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Patchouli, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.