Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Topaz Mystic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,910 White FloralWoody

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Topaz Mystic

Evaflor

4.006 votes

Rank #54,297 GreenRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Topaz Mystic
Choose it for a green and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gulbadan2/3

Topaz Mystic1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gulbadan
Sillage & projection: Topaz Mystic
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

Topaz MysticEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageTopaz Mystic

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%

green100%

rose90%

floral80%

musky70%

fruity60%

fresh50%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both floral

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

Green LeavesApplePink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Apple, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Topaz Mystic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,910

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,297

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 …

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Topaz Mystic by Evaflor delivers a crisp, garden-fresh scent that feels effortless on bright spring mornings. It opens with snapped green stems, crunchy sweet apple, and a tiny pinch of tingling pink pepper. Within twenty minutes, the aroma relaxes into dewy rose petals, creamy magnolia, and clean lily-of-the-valley b…

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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 Topaz Mystic?

Gulbadan takes 2 of 3 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Topaz Mystic is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topaz Mystic for a green and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Topaz Mystic?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Topaz Mystic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulbadan or Topaz Mystic?

Topaz Mystic projects furthest (Topaz Mystic 61/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gulbadan and Topaz Mystic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Apple, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Gulbadan or Topaz Mystic better for summer or winter?

Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Topaz Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Topaz Mystic?

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. Topaz Mystic has top notes of Green Leaves, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar and Ambroxan.