Fragrance comparison

Sulky vs I'm Not A Good Boy

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #49,456 AromaticFruity

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

I'm Not A Good Boy

Nazareno Gabrielli

4.0029 votes

Rank #16,013 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I'm Not A Good Boy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sulky2/5

I'm Not A Good Boy3/5

Ratings & consensus: I'm Not A Good Boy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sulky
Sillage & projection: Sulky
Value for money: I'm Not A Good Boy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I'm Not A Good Boy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SulkyLuciano Soprani

I'm Not A Good BoyNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

31%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value90

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

Top

OrangeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

MintNutmegCardamomGeraniumLavenderMimosaSageTarragon

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,456

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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Nazareno Gabrielli I'm Not A Good Boy hits the skin with a brisk wash of bitter orange, sharp bergamot, and chilled garden mint. The opening feels clean and energetic, quickly making room for an herbal mid-section built on crushed sage, spicy cardamom, and clean French lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, …

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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, Sulky or I'm Not A Good Boy?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 3 of 5 categories. Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; I'm Not A Good Boy is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose I'm Not A Good Boy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sulky or I'm Not A Good Boy?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, I'm Not A Good Boy 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sulky or I'm Not A Good Boy?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, I'm Not A Good Boy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sulky and I'm Not A Good Boy smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Sulky or I'm Not A Good Boy better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear; I'm Not A Good Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sulky and I'm Not A Good Boy?

Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood. I'm Not A Good Boy has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tobacco.