Fragrance comparison

Mauboussin Pour Lui vs Bulgakov - Limited Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 232 ratings analysed

Mauboussin Pour Lui

Mauboussin

3.89223 votes

Rank #8,202 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Bulgakov - Limited Edition

TRNP

3.789 votes

Rank #51,173 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mauboussin Pour Lui
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bulgakov - Limited Edition
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mauboussin Pour Lui2/4

Bulgakov - Limited Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bulgakov - Limited Edition
Sillage & projection: Bulgakov - Limited Edition
Value for money: Mauboussin Pour Lui
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mauboussin Pour Lui

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mauboussin Pour LuiMauboussin

Bulgakov - Limited EditionTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 34%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

33%Love

22%Like

33%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBulgakov - Limited Edition

SillageBulgakov - Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMauboussin Pour LuiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

anis77%

soft spicy69%

lavender61%

amber100%

floral92%

soft spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

anis69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, soft spicy and anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCedar Needles

Heart

Star AniseCarawayWormwood

Base

EbonyAmberOakmoss

Top

Star AniseCarawayLavender

Heart

JasmineRed Rose

Base

AmberHoneyStyraxAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Star Anise, Caraway 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer60

Fall80

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,202

PerfumerViolaine Collas

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#51,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMauboussin Pour LuiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mauboussin Pour Lui opens with lavender and cedar needles, then quickly leans into star anise, caraway and wormwood over a smooth woody amber base. On skin, it usually reads aromatic, softly spicy and slightly mossy rather than loud. It suits someone who wants an easy masculine scent with a polished, discreet feel. Re…

Reviews →

Bulgakov Limited Edition opens with sharp star anise and caraway, balanced by herbal lavender. The heart softens into red rose and jasmine before dropping into a dense base of resinous amber, styrax, labdanum, and dark agarwood. It wears best during crisp autumn evenings and deep winter freezing weather when you want …

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mauboussin Pour Lui or Bulgakov - Limited Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mauboussin Pour Lui is rated 3.89/5 from 223 votes; Bulgakov - Limited Edition is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Mauboussin Pour Lui for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Bulgakov - Limited Edition for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mauboussin Pour Lui or Bulgakov - Limited Edition?

Bulgakov - Limited Edition lasts longest (Bulgakov - Limited Edition 84/100, Mauboussin Pour Lui 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mauboussin Pour Lui or Bulgakov - Limited Edition?

Bulgakov - Limited Edition projects furthest (Bulgakov - Limited Edition 70/100, Mauboussin Pour Lui 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mauboussin Pour Lui and Bulgakov - Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, soft spicy and anis accords. Common notes include Lavender, Star Anise, Caraway and Amber.

Is Mauboussin Pour Lui or Bulgakov - Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

Bulgakov - Limited Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mauboussin Pour Lui and Bulgakov - Limited Edition?

Mauboussin Pour Lui has top notes of Lavender and Cedar Needles, heart notes of Star Anise, Caraway and Wormwood, a base of Ebony, Amber and Oakmoss. Bulgakov - Limited Edition has top notes of Star Anise, Caraway and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Red Rose, a base of Amber, Honey, Styrax and Agarwood (Oud).