Fragrance comparison

Rose Scandal vs Sultan Ahmet

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,845 PowderyWoody

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81%scent match

Very similar

Sultan Ahmet

Eyüp Sabri Tuncer

4.004 votes

Rank #57,331 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sultan Ahmet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rose Scandal2/3

Sultan Ahmet1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Sultan AhmetEyüp Sabri Tuncer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 78%Had 6%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRose Scandal

SillageRose Scandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

floral77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

VioletRoseGeranium

Heart

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Rose Scandal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,845

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSultan AhmetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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Sultan Ahmet by Eyüp Sabri Tuncer opens with a soft dusting of powdery violet, fresh red rose, and crisp green geranium petals. As the initial spray settles, light freesia, sweet almond-like heliotrope, and gentle lily of the valley create a clean, classic floral heart that feels like premium Turkish bath soap. The dr…

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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, Rose Scandal or Sultan Ahmet?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories. Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Sultan Ahmet is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sultan Ahmet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Scandal or Sultan Ahmet?

Rose Scandal lasts longest (Rose Scandal 80/100, Sultan Ahmet 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Scandal or Sultan Ahmet?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Sultan Ahmet 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Scandal and Sultan Ahmet smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Violet and Rose.

Is Rose Scandal or Sultan Ahmet better for summer or winter?

Rose Scandal suits evening wear; Sultan Ahmet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Scandal and Sultan Ahmet?

Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli. Sultan Ahmet has top notes of Violet, Rose and Geranium, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.