Fragrance comparison

Smeraldo vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,275 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smeraldo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Smeraldo4/5

Gulbadan1/5

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

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerSmeraldoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageSmeraldo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSmeraldoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLilac, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lemon. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,275

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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, Smeraldo or Gulbadan?

Smeraldo takes 4 of 5 categories. Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Smeraldo or Gulbadan?

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

Which projects more, Smeraldo or Gulbadan?

Smeraldo projects furthest (Smeraldo 63/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smeraldo and Gulbadan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lemon.

Is Smeraldo or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Smeraldo and Gulbadan?

Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber. 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.