Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs Petra

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,198 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Petra

Masque Milano · 2010

3.93243 votes

Rank #26,456 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Petra
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gyan6/7

Petra1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

PetraMasque Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 37%

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

40%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerGyanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGyan

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value43

Category winnerPetraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

amber100%

sweet92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

fruity61%

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

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

Pink PepperBergamotYellow Mandarin

Heart

Fruity NotesSweet NotesJasmine SambacMoroccan Rose

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisIncenseMyrrhBenzoinLeather

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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night81

Category winnerGyanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#26,456

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched2010

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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Petra by Masque Milano opens with bright yellow mandarin and resinous elemi before shifting into a heart of Moroccan rose, jasmine sambac, and spicy pink pepper. The base anchors the scent with warm amber, patchouli, and smoky incense. It suits crisp autumn afternoons and cool spring days when you want a rich chypre f…

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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 Petra?

Gyan takes 6 of 7 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Petra is rated 3.93/5 from 243 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Petra for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or Petra?

They last about the same: Gyan 77/100, Petra 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or Petra?

Projection is very close: Gyan 68/100, Petra 66/100 for sillage.

Do Gyan and Petra smell similar?

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

Is Gyan or Petra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gyan is the stronger pick. For winter, Gyan is the stronger pick. Petra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gyan and Petra?

Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Petra has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Sweet Notes, Jasmine Sambac and Moroccan Rose, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris, Incense and Myrrh.