Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Loverdose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,718 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Loverdose

CFFC Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #60,318 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 2 of 2 categories.

Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Loverdose
Choose it for a woody and fruity character.

Gulbadan2/2

Loverdose0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GulbadanTola

LoverdoseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and floral

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

Top20-30 mins

CedarLemonMandarin OrangeCassisRaspberrySea Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PepperWater HyacinthJasmineLilyLilacPlum

Base5-6 hrs

SandalwoodTeak WoodOrris RootAmberPatchouliVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Lemon, Jasmine and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Loverdose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,718

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#60,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGulbadanHigher 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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Loverdose by CFFC Fragrances greets the nose with a brisk flash of tart lemon, dark cassis, and chilled sea notes. It wastes no time. The initial blast feels crisp and faintly saline before juicy mandarin and tart raspberry soften the edges. Within twenty minutes, the opening citrus recedes. Water hyacinth, powdery li…

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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, Gulbadan or Loverdose?

Gulbadan takes 2 of 2 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Loverdose is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Loverdose for a woody and fruity character.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Loverdose?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Loverdose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulbadan and Loverdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Lemon, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Gulbadan or Loverdose better for summer or winter?

Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Loverdose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Loverdose?

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. Loverdose has top notes of Cedar, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Water Hyacinth, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Teak Wood, Orris Root and Amber.