Fragrance comparison

Sierra vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,623 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sierra2/5

Gulbadan3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sierra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gulbadan
Sillage & projection: Gulbadan
Value for money: Sierra
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

SierraAjmal

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerSierraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageGulbadan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries

Heart

White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose

Base

CedarSandalwood

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, White Musk and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,623

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …

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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, Sierra or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan takes 3 of 5 categories. Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sierra or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Sierra 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sierra or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sierra and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, White Musk and Rose.

Is Sierra or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sierra and Gulbadan?

Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.