Fragrance comparison

Slut Élixir vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 326 ratings analysed

6 wins

Slut Élixir

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.41297 votes

Rank #605 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #45,272 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Slut Élixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Slut Élixir
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Slut Élixir6/7

Gulbadan1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Slut ÉlixirAaron Terence Hughes

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerSlut ÉlixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

15%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

7%Hate

176 votes

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerSlut ÉlixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySlut Élixir

SillageSlut Élixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSlut ÉlixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintBlood MandarinLavenderLemon

Heart

TonkaVanillaPlumAmberPeachAppleRhubarb

Base

White MuskSandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouli

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Vanilla, Plum and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex65

Women10

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#605

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#45,272

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSlut ÉlixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slut Élixir is a loud, sweet fruity vanilla with a cool minty lift up top. Wearers often describe a candy cane, plum and citrus opening that turns creamy and ambery, then settles into a musky woods base. It reads bold and nightlife-friendly, with performance that can feel all-day and room-present on many skins. If you…

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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, Slut Élixir or Gulbadan?

Slut Élixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Slut Élixir is rated 4.41/5 from 297 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Slut Élixir for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Slut Élixir or Gulbadan?

Slut Élixir lasts longest (Slut Élixir 85/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Slut Élixir or Gulbadan?

Slut Élixir projects furthest (Slut Élixir 78/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Slut Élixir and Gulbadan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Vanilla, Plum and Peach.

Is Slut Élixir or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Slut Élixir and Gulbadan?

Slut Élixir has top notes of Peppermint, Blood Mandarin, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka, Vanilla, Plum and Amber, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Cedarwood 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.