Fragrance comparison

Nazelie vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Nazelie

Bi-es

3.1724 votes

Rank #65,722 GreenAnis

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14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,397 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nazelie
Choose it for a green and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nazelie2/5

Gulbadan3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NazelieBi-es

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 23%Had 39%Want 39%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerGulbadanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageNazelie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNazelieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

anis92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

rose69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseGreen LeavesCalabrian bergamotPeach

Heart

Damask RoseTeaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Bourbon VanillaMuskVetiver

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Peach, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,397

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nazelie by Bi-es is an accessible Oriental Woody scent for women that features a prominent blend of Anise, Green Leaves, and Bourbon Vanilla. It provides a straightforward, modern aromatic experience that works well for casual daily wear. The fragrance balances its herbal, tea-infused heart with a soft musky base, aim…

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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, Nazelie or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 5 categories. Nazelie is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Nazelie for a green and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nazelie or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Nazelie 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nazelie or Gulbadan?

Projection is very close: Nazelie 60/100, Gulbadan 58/100 for sillage.

Do Nazelie and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Peach, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Nazelie or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

Nazelie suits daytime wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nazelie and Gulbadan?

Nazelie has top notes of Anise, Green Leaves, Calabrian bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Damask Rose, Tea and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. 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.