Fragrance comparison

Hotis vs Sultan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hotis

Once

3.8077 votes

Rank #14,291 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sultan

Blend Oud

3.9418 votes

Rank #36,887 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hotis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hotis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sultan
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hotis3/5

Sultan1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HotisOnce

SultanBlend Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%

Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

33%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHotis

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value44

Category winnerHotisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

amber90%

leather80%

fresh spicy70%

animalic60%

woody50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesPink PepperMate

Heart

RoseTeaClovesNeroli

Base

CedarTobaccoAmberLabdanumSandalwood

Top

Juniper BerriesMate

Heart

AmberLeather

Base

Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Mate and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall78

Winter28

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,291

PerfumerSoizic Beaucourt

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#36,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHotisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hotis by Once is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright juniper berries and pink pepper before revealing a heart of tea, mate, and rose. This versatile composition settles into a grounding base of cedar and tobacco, making it a compelling choice for crisp spring mornings and relaxed o…

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Blend Oud Sultan opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries and dry herbal mate tea. The green opening quickly gives way to a soft center of amber and smooth leather, resting on a sweet tonka bean foundation. It stays light on the skin, making it an easy pick for casual spring afternoons or quiet office environments…

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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, Hotis or Sultan?

Hotis takes 3 of 5 categories. Hotis is rated 3.80/5 from 77 votes; Sultan is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Hotis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sultan for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hotis or Sultan?

Hotis lasts longest (Hotis 67/100, Sultan 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hotis or Sultan?

Projection is very close: Hotis 56/100, Sultan 56/100 for sillage.

Do Hotis and Sultan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mate and Amber.

Is Hotis or Sultan better for summer or winter?

Hotis suits daytime wear; Sultan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hotis and Sultan?

Hotis has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Mate, heart notes of Rose, Tea, Cloves and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Tobacco, Amber and Labdanum. Sultan has top notes of Juniper Berries and Mate, heart notes of Amber and Leather, a base of Tonka Bean.