Fragrance comparison

Nanna vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nanna

Max Volmer

4.5511 votes

Rank #31,733 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,397 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nanna takes 5 of 5 categories.

Nanna
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nanna5/5

Gulbadan0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NannaMax Volmer

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNannaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNanna

SillageNanna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNannaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

rose84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonPink Pepper

Heart

RoseJasminePeachLitchi

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaWhite Musk

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Jasmine and Peach. 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

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,733

PerfumerInci Karali

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,397

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNannaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nanna opens with lemon and pink pepper, then settles into a smooth fruity floral heart of rose, jasmine, peach, and litchi. On skin, it reads soft, musky, and slightly creamy, with vanilla and oud adding warmth rather than heaviness. It may suit someone who likes polished floral musk scents with a sensual edge. Review…

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Gulbadan by Tola opens with a bright burst of plum, peach, and pineapple, balanced by a green undercurrent and star anise. The initial sweetness quickly settles into an expansive heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. Underneath this floral bouquet lies a base of agarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli, which gives the …

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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, Nanna or Gulbadan?

Nanna takes 5 of 5 categories. Nanna is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Nanna for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nanna or Gulbadan?

Nanna lasts longest (Nanna 80/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nanna or Gulbadan?

Nanna projects furthest (Nanna 75/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nanna and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Nanna or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

Nanna suits day or night wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nanna and Gulbadan?

Nanna has top notes of Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Peach and Litchi, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and White Musk. Gulbadan has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Peach and Green Leaves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, White Musk and Oakmoss.