Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,275 White FloralWoody

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23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence

4.29111 votes

Rank #10,330 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 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.
Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gulbadan3/7

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GulbadanTola

Olivier Ondé Eau de ParfumL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

4.29/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 52%

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumRating 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

50%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageGulbadan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

camphor30%

Scent match23%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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusElemi resinLimeStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressOlive TreeGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiverVioletPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Star Anise, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,275

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumHigher 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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Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum by L'Occitane en Provence captures the dry, sun-drenched atmosphere of Mediterranean groves with an earthy, botanical edge. The opening hits with brisk eucalyptus, zesty lime, and a touch of star anise before easing into dry olive wood and green cypress needles. Grounded by cedar, vetiver, a…

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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 Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 111 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulbadan or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulbadan and Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Star Anise, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Gulbadan or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

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. Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum has top notes of Eucalyptus, Elemi resin, Lime and Star Anise, heart notes of Cypress, Olive Tree and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Violet and Patchouli.