Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Sierra

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 #45,623 White FloralWoody

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11%scent match

Clearly different

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gulbadan3/5

Sierra2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sierra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gulbadan
Sillage & projection: Gulbadan
Value for money: Sierra
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

SierraAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

Category winnerSierraRating 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

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageGulbadan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both powdery

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

LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries

Heart

White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose

Base

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Rose and White Musk. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,623

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#48,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …

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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 Sierra?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 5 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Sierra is rated 3.64/5 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 Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Sierra?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Sierra 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulbadan or Sierra?

Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulbadan and Sierra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Rose and White Musk.

Is Gulbadan or Sierra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Sierra?

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. Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.