Fragrance comparison

Gulbadan vs Vetiver Sensuel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,184 ratings analysed

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #42,810 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gulbadan2/7

Vetiver Sensuel5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Sensuel
Community sentiment: Vetiver Sensuel
Longevity: Vetiver Sensuel
Sillage & projection: Gulbadan
Value for money: Vetiver Sensuel
Versatility: Gulbadan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GulbadanTola

Vetiver SensuelMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating 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

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerVetiver SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Sensuel

SillageGulbadan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVetiver SensuelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

Scent match21%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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Orchid and White Musk. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,810

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher 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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Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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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 Vetiver Sensuel?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 5 of 7 categories. Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes; Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulbadan or Vetiver Sensuel?

Vetiver Sensuel lasts longest (Vetiver Sensuel 70/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gulbadan or Vetiver Sensuel?

Projection is very close: Gulbadan 58/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100 for sillage.

Do Gulbadan and Vetiver Sensuel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Orchid and White Musk.

Is Gulbadan or Vetiver Sensuel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. For winter, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. Gulbadan suits daytime wear; Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulbadan and Vetiver Sensuel?

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. Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss.