Fragrance comparison

Parure vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 546 ratings analysed

7 wins

Parure

Guerlain

4.36517 votes

Rank #3,484 GreenEarthy

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #43,716 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parure takes 7 of 7 categories.

Parure
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parure7/7

Gulbadan0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParureGuerlain

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 517 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerParureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

517 votes

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerParureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityParure

SillageParure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value35

Category winnerParureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

fruity84%

mossy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Orris Root and Lilac. Durations are only published for Parure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer57

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerParureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,484

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#43,716

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerParureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…

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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, Parure or Gulbadan?

Parure takes 7 of 7 categories. Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parure or Gulbadan?

They last about the same: Parure 69/100, Gulbadan 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Parure or Gulbadan?

Parure projects furthest (Parure 64/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parure and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Orris Root and Lilac.

Is Parure or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parure and Gulbadan?

Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli. 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.