Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Nelsy (2012)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,397 White FloralWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Nelsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.8211 votes

Rank #49,851 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nelsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gulbadan3/4

Nelsy (2012)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Nelsy (2012)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gulbadan
Sillage & projection: Gulbadan
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

Nelsy (2012)Arno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerNelsy (2012)Rating 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

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageGulbadan

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%

citrus92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet

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

TangerineLemonApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineHawthornGeraniumPine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,397

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 …

Reviews →

Nelsy (2012) opens bright and fruity, with apple, tangerine and lemon leading into a soft floral heart. On skin it reads as a clean, soapy floral with a light woody sweetness underneath. It may suit shoppers who enjoy budget-friendly floral perfumes with a classic feel. Sampling first makes sense if you are sensitive…

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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 Nelsy (2012)?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 4 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Nelsy (2012) is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nelsy (2012) for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Nelsy (2012)?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Nelsy (2012) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulbadan or Nelsy (2012)?

Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Nelsy (2012) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulbadan and Nelsy (2012) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Gulbadan or Nelsy (2012) better for summer or winter?

Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Nelsy (2012) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Nelsy (2012)?

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. Nelsy (2012) has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Hawthorn and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.