Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs Make B. Universe Collection

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,012 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Make B. Universe Collection

O Boticário

4.1657 votes

Rank #29,998 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Make B. Universe Collection
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gyan5/7

Make B. Universe Collection2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gyan
Community sentiment: Gyan
Longevity: Gyan
Sillage & projection: Gyan
Value for money: Make B. Universe Collection
Versatility: Make B. Universe Collection
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gyan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

Make B. Universe CollectionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 39%Had 37%Want 24%

Category winnerGyanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

47%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerGyanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGyan

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMake B. Universe CollectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

white floral77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ClovesPink PepperMandarin OrangeLemonBasil

Heart

RoseJasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base

VanillaIncenseAmberPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer14

Fall68

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerMake B. Universe CollectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#29,998

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…

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O Boticário Make B. Universe Collection is a rich, warm spicy amber fragrance that blends bright citrus with dark resinous depth. The scent opens with an energetic kick of crushed cloves, pink pepper, mandarin orange, and tangy lemon, kept herbal and brisk with fresh basil. As it warms on the skin, velvety red rose an…

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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, Gyan or Make B. Universe Collection?

Gyan takes 5 of 7 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Make B. Universe Collection is rated 4.16/5 from 57 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Make B. Universe Collection for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or Make B. Universe Collection?

Gyan lasts longest (Gyan 77/100, Make B. Universe Collection 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or Make B. Universe Collection?

Gyan projects furthest (Gyan 68/100, Make B. Universe Collection 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gyan and Make B. Universe Collection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense.

Is Gyan or Make B. Universe Collection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Make B. Universe Collection is the stronger pick. For winter, Gyan is the stronger pick. Make B. Universe Collection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gyan and Make B. Universe Collection?

Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Make B. Universe Collection has top notes of Cloves, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Amber and Patchouli.