Gulbadan vs Night Dose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Night Dose takes 6 of 7 categories.
GulbadanChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Night DoseChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gulbadan1/7
Night Dose6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Night Dose
- Community sentiment
- Night Dose
- Longevity
- Night Dose
- Sillage & projection
- Night Dose
- Value for money
- Night Dose
- Versatility
- Gulbadan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Night Dose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GulbadanTolaNight DoseVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.41/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
3.56/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%
Category winnerNight DoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
25%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
25%Dislike
2%Hate
102 votes
Category winnerNight DoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNight Dose
SillageNight Dose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNight DoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
woody77%
powdery69%
rose61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery
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
SaffronPlumMirabelleAppleGrapefruit
Heart
Damask RosePeachHeliotropeCoconutOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskTobaccoTonka BeanOakmossCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Apple 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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring60
Summer38
Fall100
Winter63
Day58
Night100
Category winnerGulbadanMost 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#13,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerNight DoseHigher 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 →Vertus Night Dose offers a dense, jammy opening of sweet plum and saffron, settling into a rich heart of coconut and damask rose. Warm base notes of tobacco and cedar wood provide depth, making this unisex scent ideal for cool autumn evenings. It balances heavy fruit with dark resins, presenting a bold alternative to …
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 Night Dose?
Night Dose takes 6 of 7 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Night Dose is rated 3.56/5 from 102 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Night Dose for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Night Dose?
Night Dose lasts longest (Night Dose 81/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gulbadan or Night Dose?
Night Dose projects furthest (Night Dose 80/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gulbadan and Night Dose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Apple and Jasmine.
Is Gulbadan or Night Dose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. For winter, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Night Dose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gulbadan and Night Dose?
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. Night Dose has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Mirabelle and Apple, heart notes of Damask Rose, Peach, Heliotrope and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Tobacco.
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