Fragrance comparison

Gulnaz vs Epic Maze

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Gulnaz

Tola

3.388 votes

Rank #61,221 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Epic Maze

Al Aneeq

4.1514 votes

Rank #21,777 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gulnaz
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Epic Maze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gulnaz1/4

Epic Maze3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gulnaz
Sillage & projection: Epic Maze
Value for money: Epic Maze
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic Maze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GulnazTola

Epic MazeAl Aneeq

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.15/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityGulnaz

SillageEpic Maze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value86

Category winnerEpic MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

oud77%

warm spicy65%

rose53%

herbal42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

musky44%

woody30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronCardamomAlmond

Heart

GeraniumAgarwood (Oud)Orris

Base

PatchouliAmberLeather

Top

MaceCardamomCuminNutmegPink PepperMyrtleSaffron

Heart

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Geranium and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEpic MazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulnaz opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and medicinal saffron, quickly joined by a dry, bitter almond note that cuts through the initial heat. It is a dry, aromatic take on oriental perfumery, steering clear of typical amber sweetness in its initial stages. As it warms on the skin, a green geranium and woody agar…

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Epic Maze by Al Aneeq is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent with a clean, classic feel at the start, then a warmer, richer dry-down. Expect bright spices up top, a slightly floral, resinous heart, and a base that can turn woody, musky, lightly smoky, with hints of oud and leather. It often suits men who like green, shower-…

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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, Gulnaz or Epic Maze?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 4 categories. Gulnaz is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Epic Maze is rated 4.15/5 from 14 votes. Choose Gulnaz for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Epic Maze for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gulnaz or Epic Maze?

They last about the same: Gulnaz 80/100, Epic Maze 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gulnaz or Epic Maze?

Projection is very close: Epic Maze 69/100, Gulnaz 67/100 for sillage.

Do Gulnaz and Epic Maze smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Geranium and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Gulnaz or Epic Maze better for summer or winter?

Gulnaz suits evening wear; Epic Maze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gulnaz and Epic Maze?

Gulnaz has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Almond, heart notes of Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Leather. Epic Maze has top notes of Mace, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Leather.