Gulbadan vs L’Aimée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Aimée takes 6 of 7 categories.
GulbadanChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’AiméeChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gulbadan1/7
L’Aimée6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Aimée
- Community sentiment
- L’Aimée
- Longevity
- L’Aimée
- Sillage & projection
- L’Aimée
- Value for money
- Gulbadan
- Versatility
- L’Aimée
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Aimée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GulbadanTolaL’AiméeMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.41/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
3.82/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
Category winnerL’AiméeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
50%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
120 votes
Category winnerL’AiméeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Aimée
SillageL’Aimée
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGulbadanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli
Top
Italian MandarinBergamotBlack currant leaf
Heart
French orange flowerOrrisEgyptian JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyChampacaHeliotropeBulgarian Rose
Base
RaspberryPeachWhite MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmyrisOakmossVanillaAustralian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer96
Fall83
Winter54
Day100
Night52
Category winnerL’AiméeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,170
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#8,022
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerL’AiméeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGulbadan 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 …
Reviews →L’Aimée is a polished floral with citrus brightness, orange blossom, soft powder and a gently fruity base. Reviewers often describe it as elegant, clean, vintage-leaning and distinctly feminine, with a classical French perfume feel rather than a trendy sweet floral mood. It suits shoppers who enjoy powdery white flora…
Reviews →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 L’Aimée?
L’Aimée takes 6 of 7 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; L’Aimée is rated 3.82/5 from 144 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Aimée for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or L’Aimée?
L’Aimée lasts longest (L’Aimée 72/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gulbadan or L’Aimée?
L’Aimée projects furthest (L’Aimée 68/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gulbadan and L’Aimée smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Gulbadan or L’Aimée better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Aimée is the stronger pick. For winter, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. Gulbadan suits daytime wear; L’Aimée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gulbadan and L’Aimée?
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. L’Aimée has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Bergamot and Black currant leaf, heart notes of French orange flower, Orris, Egyptian Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Raspberry, Peach, White Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
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