Fragrance comparison

Oud Reale vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

7 wins

Oud Reale

Gritti

4.1234 votes

Rank #27,368 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #42,810 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Reale takes 7 of 7 categories.

Oud Reale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Reale7/7

Gulbadan0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud RealeGritti

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerOud RealeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

9%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerOud RealeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityOud Reale

SillageOud Reale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value35

Category winnerOud RealeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

amber69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

GingerOrchidLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Pink PepperVetiverCopahu BalmAmyrisJasmine

Base6 to 10 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamVanillaMusk

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Lemon, Vetiver and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Oud Reale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer61

Fall94

Winter100

Day68

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerOud RealeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex72

Women0

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,368

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,810

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOud RealeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Reale by Gritti balances bright zest with deep balsamic resin. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon and spicy ginger, softened quickly by an unexpected touch of orchid. As the initial citrus settles, the scent moves into an aromatic core of pink pepper, earthy vetiver, amyris, and jasmine, anchored by s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Reale or Gulbadan?

Oud Reale takes 7 of 7 categories. Oud Reale is rated 4.12/5 from 34 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Oud Reale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Reale or Gulbadan?

Oud Reale lasts longest (Oud Reale 77/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Reale or Gulbadan?

Oud Reale projects furthest (Oud Reale 67/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Reale and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Orchid, Lemon, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Oud Reale or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Reale is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Reale is the stronger pick. Oud Reale suits evening wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Reale and Gulbadan?

Oud Reale has top notes of Ginger, Orchid and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Copahu Balm and Amyris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam, Vanilla and 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.