Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Sunset

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,275 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Sunset

Paolo Gigli

3.0017 votes

Rank #63,766 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunset
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gulbadan3/5

Sunset2/5

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

SunsetPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

3.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 32%Want 39%

Category winnerGulbadanRating 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

24%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySunset

SillageSunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value22

Category winnerGulbadanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

rose100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

musky58%

floral44%

powdery30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet, floral and 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

Top20-30 mins

PlumRaspberryLime

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base7-9+ hrs

White MuskCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Lime, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Sunset, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,275

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#63,766

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 …

Reviews →

Sunset by Paolo Gigli balances ripe orchard fruit with a classical floral bouquet. The first blast delivers tart lime cut across sweet plum and raspberry pulp. It feels bright yet thick on skin. Within twenty minutes, a velvety rose and crisp lily-of-the-valley push through the initial sweetness. The base grounds the …

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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 Sunset?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 5 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Sunset is rated 3.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunset for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Sunset?

Sunset lasts longest (Sunset 80/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulbadan or Sunset?

Sunset projects furthest (Sunset 70/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulbadan and Sunset smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Lime, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gulbadan or Sunset better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Sunset?

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. Sunset has top notes of Plum, Raspberry and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.