Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Jacarandá

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,272 White FloralWoody

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15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Jacarandá

Phebo

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,630 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacarandá takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jacarandá
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gulbadan3/7

Jacarandá4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GulbadanTola

JacarandáPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerJacarandáRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

52%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerJacarandáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageGulbadan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJacarandáBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

oud84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

Top

SageGreen LeavesHerbal NotesArtemisia

Heart

AppleIris FlowerLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Apple, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,272

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJacarandáHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulbadan by Tola opens with a bright burst of plum, peach, and pineapple, balanced by a green undercurrent and star anise. The initial sweetness quickly settles into an expansive heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. Underneath this floral bouquet lies a base of agarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli, which gives the …

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Jacarandá by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, crushed green leaves, and bitter artemisia. As the herbal blast settles, crisp lavender and green apple emerge, softening the bitter edge before revealing a dry cedar and agarwood base. Clean musk and dark patchouli lend a grounding earthiness without turning …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gulbadan or Jacarandá?

Jacarandá takes 4 of 7 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Jacarandá?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Jacarandá 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulbadan or Jacarandá?

Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Jacarandá 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulbadan and Jacarandá smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Apple, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Gulbadan or Jacarandá better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jacarandá is the stronger pick. For winter, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Jacarandá suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Jacarandá?

Gulbadan has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Peach and Green Leaves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, White Musk and Oakmoss. Jacarandá has top notes of Sage, Green Leaves, Herbal Notes and Artemisia, heart notes of Apple, Iris Flower and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.