Fragrance comparison

Sulky vs Surge

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

1 wins

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #55,856 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Surge

Riggs

—0 votes

Rank #76,740 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulky takes 1 of 1 categories.

Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Surge
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character.

Sulky1/1

Surge0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SulkyLuciano Soprani

SurgeRiggs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

green65%

patchouli56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

GrapefruitBergamotApple

Heart

LavenderNutmegMint

Base

PatchouliDry WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,856

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSulkyHigher 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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Surge opens bright and brisk, with grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a crisp citrus-fruity lift before lavender, mint and nutmeg bring in a cool aromatic spice. It settles into a dry woody base with patchouli and vetiver, keeping the scent fresh, green and structured rather than sweet. This looks best suited to…

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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.

Do Sulky and Surge smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Sulky or Surge better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sulky and Surge?

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. Surge has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Mint, a base of Patchouli, Dry Wood and Vetiver.